Water 2.0: The Urban Water Loop with Boson Whitewater | Spill the C #10

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!

This time, we’re talking water — or more specifically, how we reuse it. With many Indian cities heading toward water scarcity and overdependence on borewells, municipal supply, and tankers, Boson Whitewater is building decentralised, tech-driven solutions to close the urban water loop.
I sat down with Vikas, Co-Founder of Boson, to unpack how their system transforms treated sewage water into potable-quality water, how real-time monitoring is changing the game, and why pricing, perception, and policy all matter when it comes to adoption.

00:00 – Introduction
01:50 – Vikas's Journey into the Water Industry
12:30 – India's Water Crisis: Supply, Demand & Urban Challenges
17:33 – What Happens to Wastewater Today? Gaps in India’s STP Infrastructure and Treatment Landscape
19.30 – Reusing Treated Wastewater: Adoption & Missed Potential
30:25 – Understanding Customer Segments
31:30 – The Tanker Market: Challenges & Realities
34:59 – Pricing Breakdown: Comparing Tankers, Borewells & Boson
36:53 – Inside the Process: Boson's 11-Stage Water Treatment Technology
41:22 – Breaking the Psychological Barrier of Recycled Water
49:05 – Real-Time Monitoring, IoT & Operational Control
57:05 – Policy & Progress: India’s Regulatory Landscape
63:42 – Future Innovations and Expansion Plans
64:51 – Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts

Vikas Brahmavar, Co-Founder and Director at Boson Whitewater
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikasbrahmavar/

Website: https://bosonwhitewater.com/
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/bosonwhitewater

🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal

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📌Relevant Links & Resources:

IMD’s official rainfall data and seasonal updates for understanding supply-side shifts in urban water: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/rainfall_statistics_3.php

A visual overview of India's long-term rainfall trends: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/media/iep/infographics/Rainfall%20in%20India/112%20years%20of%20rainfall.html

An in-depth policy report Addressing Groundwater Depletion in India: https://eacpm.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Addressing_Groundwater_Depletion_in_India.pdf

Down to Earth explores:
- The critical interlinkages between water security, energy use, and climate resilience in India: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/water-energy-and-climate-are-inseparable-how-to-navigate-the-nexus-for-a-sustainable-future
- India’s adoption of new wastewater technologies and why contextual, localised solutions matter most: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/india-is-adopting-advanced-sewage-wastewater-treatment-tech-but-must-choose-those-that-best-meet-local-needs-92863

UJA’s market snapshot on wastewater treatment in India: https://uja.in/blog/market-reports/wastewater-treatment-sector-in-india/

CPCB’s tracker of operational sewage treatment plants (STPs) across states. https://cpcb.nic.in/status-of-stps/

Climate Collective’s (CTIN’s) report exploring emerging tech solutions in wastewater management across India: https://climatecollective.typeform.com/WTTRB?typeform-source=climatetechinvestmentnetwork.com

Breakdown of the cost of water from different sources vs. Boson’s recycled model: https://bosonwhitewater.com/how-it-works

Book Recommendations:
Watershed – Mridula Ramesh

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