E.K. Marakkar The Waterpreneur

E. K. Marakkar is an entrepreneur, water-treatment professional and educator focused on water treatment, environmental solutions, technology and industry development.

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Founder of Watermaq & IWER

20+ Years in Water Solution

Vision & Mission

A Vision Beyond Business

Vision

To contribute to the growth of the water sector by bringing together practical solutions, technology, business and industry-oriented education.

Mission

To build a skilled, organized and technology-driven water-treatment industry ecosystem that creates value for people, businesses and the environment.

What matters

Better Solutions

Practical answers to real water and environmental challenges.

Better Skills

Helping people gain knowledge they can apply in the real world.

Better Opportunities

Creating space for professionals and entrepreneurs to grow.

A Stronger Industry

Fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, professional growth.

About

The Waterpreneur

E. K. Marakkar has built his professional journey around one of the world's most essential resources — water.

His experience covers water treatment, purification, water-quality testing, wastewater management, environmental solutions, technical services and professional education. Over the years, his work has grown beyond providing individual solutions. It has evolved into building businesses, developing people and creating opportunities across different parts of the water sector.

Today, his work is closely associated with Watermaq and IWER, alongside his wider involvement in the industry.

Why Waterpreneur?

For E. K. Marakkar, the water sector is also a place to solve problems, build businesses, develop technology and create opportunities for people.

That way of
thinking led
to the idea of

TheWaterpreneur.

Expertise

Working Across the Water Sector

E. K. Marakkar's experience extends across several areas of the water and environmental field.

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Water
Treatment

Drinking-water purification, RO systems and water-treatment plants.

Waste
water

STP, ETP and wastewater-treatment solutions.

Technology &
Equipment

Treatment equipment, components and related technologies.

Environmental
Solutions

Pollution control and environmental management.

Chemicals &
Products

Water-treatment chemicals, consumables and supply solutions.

Water
Testing

Water-quality analysis and laboratory services.

Projects &
Services

Installation, commissioning, maintenance and technical support.

Education &
Training

Practical training and industry-focused skill development.

Ventures

From Experience to
Enterprise

Turning experience into measurable impact — building trusted water solutions through innovation, expertise and proven results.

Building Water Solutions

Watermaq is a major part of E. K. Marakkar's entrepreneurial journey, with activities covering products, projects, testing, service and technical solutions.

Water Treatment

Water Testing

Service & Maintenance

Chemicals

Manufacturing

Projects

Equipment

Practical solutions for real water needs. Explore Watermaq

Building Water Professionals

INSTITUTE OF WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

IWER was founded with a simple idea: people working in the water sector need more than theory. They need practical knowledge and industry exposure.

Water Treatment

Water Testing

Environmental Management

RO & Filtration

Practical Training

Industry Skills

STP & ETP

Learn. Practice. Build. Explore IWER

Gallery

Building Businesses.
Creating Opportunities.

Explore the people, ideas and milestones behind E. K. Marakkar’s journey across water treatment, environmental solutions, technical education and industry development.