WAE, an Indian manufacturer of drinking water and water management systems for institutional and commercial use, has received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for its full range of drinking water coolers in accordance with IS 1475:2024. The certification covers all WAE drinking water cooler models with rated capacities above 10 litres per hour up to 150 litres per hour.
IS 1475:2024 is the national standard governing drinking water coolers in India and assesses compliance across key parameters such as materials used in water contact, hygiene and safety of internal surfaces, electrical safety, mechanical strength, and operational performance. The certification applies exclusively to drinking water coolers and does not include units with hot water dispensing or reverse osmosis (RO) systems. The approval confirms that WAE’s drinking water coolers meet the regulatory requirements prescribed for deployment in public and institutional environments where continuous access to potable water is essential.
Commenting on the development, A Vikram Joshe, Founder and President of WAE, said that national standards play a direct role in safeguarding public health and system dependability. He noted that the certification process required compliance to be integrated at the design and manufacturing stages, including careful selection of materials, traceability of components, defined assembly processes, and structured validation testing. According to him, this approach ensures consistency and repeatability in meeting regulatory requirements.
The BIS-certified drinking water coolers are designed for settings with high daily usage and limited tolerance for downtime. Typical applications include schools and colleges, hospitals and clinics, office buildings, factories, public facilities, commercial premises, and residential complexes, where equipment reliability has a direct impact on user safety and service availability.
Mr Joshe further stated that institutions installing drinking water infrastructure carry an ongoing responsibility for the health of users. BIS certification provides independent verification that the equipment conforms to nationally defined standards for safety and performance, which is a key consideration for institutional buyers and procurement teams. For WAE, the certification also represents a continuing responsibility to maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
WAE’s BIS-certified drinking water coolers are available through its distribution and service network across India. Technical specifications, certification details, and supporting documentation can be provided to consultants, institutional customers, and procurement authorities on request.
WAE is an Indian organisation providing drinking water systems and integrated water management solutions for corporate, institutional, and industrial applications. The company focuses on engineering-led design, regulatory compliance, and sustainable water use. WAE works across technology, public health, and environmental management to support responsible water infrastructure in the built environment.
