Dad Builds Chemical-Free Pool, Now Runs Rs 3 Crore Company

Vikash Kumar remembers swimming in village ponds as a child, where the water was fresh and his skin didn't sting afterward. When he became a father in Coimbatore, he wanted his son to experience that same joy.

But city pools told a different story. The chlorine burned eyes, damaged hair, and left skin irritated—nothing like the natural waters of his childhood.

So Vikash, a chartered accountant by profession, started experimenting at his farmhouse in Pollachi. He imagined a pool where nature did the cleaning, not chemicals.

Using raw, local materials and no cement, he built his first bio-pool. It worked like a living ecosystem, with water flowing through plants, rocks, and beneficial bacteria that naturally filtered and cleaned it.

The pool stayed crystal clear without harsh treatments or annual draining. The system simply sustained itself, like a stream in nature.

Despite doubts from others, Vikash launched Biosphere to bring chemical-free pools to Indian homes. He sources everything locally, making each installation eco-friendly and connected to its surroundings.

"It's like bringing a Himalayan stream into your backyard," Vikash explains. The pools stay alive, clean, and calming year-round with minimal maintenance.

The Ripple Effect

What started as one father's wish for his son has grown into something much bigger. Biosphere now generates around Rs 3 crore annually, proving that sustainable solutions can thrive as businesses.

The company builds everything from koi ponds to natural waterfalls in just 45 days. Homeowners across India are transforming their spaces into peaceful retreats that work with nature, not against it.

Each installation saves thousands of liters of water that would otherwise be drained and replaced. The pools eliminate the need for chlorine and harsh chemicals, protecting both families and the environment.

One childhood memory of clean water is now helping families across the country rediscover what swimming was always meant to be.