Bottled and bulk water companies in Mapei offer access to safe drinking water. They primarily offer drinking water to individuals. They also cater to industries, chemical firms, and pharmaceutical companies. Bottled drinking water is offered primarily in plastic bottles, which are disposable. Bulk water is offered in large containers or carboys. These companies undertake a specific purification process such as reverse osmosis, distillation or in situ chemical oxidation. The purification is aimed at removing suspended particles, parasites, bacteria, algae, viruses, fungi; and a range of dissolved and particulate material. Some of the cities and companies also offer safe drinking water through vending machines.