Thank you for the opportunity to present our proposal and solutions. Wellsys USA provides businesses innovative state of the art drinking water treatment systems. The Wellsys product line has been producing quality drinking water for over five years serving thousands of customers. Our goal is to provide unmatched products and service at the best value for your drinking water needs. How do you know if the water your drink is clean and healthy? Over the past couple of years there has been a greater awareness and concern of toxins that are excreting from plastics, and additional pollutants and pharmaceuticals that are present in our water supplies. Drinking high quality purified water is more important now than ever before. Not only does Wellsys USA systems remove harmful contaminants and pollutants, but proprietary pH balancing filter reduces the acidity and sanitizes the water so the body hydrates more efficiently. GO GREEN! 36 million plastic water bottles are deposited in landfills each year. Wellsys USA is committed to the GO GREEN idea. Eliminating bottled water not only is good for the planet but saves money! Be part of the Wellsys USA solution! The Wellsys system from Wellsys USA provides you a value that is second to none for your drinking water needs with great tasting pure water. That’s our commitment to you! Regards, Wellsys USA GO GREEN WERE YOU AWARE? THE FLAWED PROCESS OF BOTTLED WATER 60 Million plastic bottles a day are disposed of in America alone! Massive amounts of greenhouse gases are produced from manufacturing the plastic bottles. Millions of gallons of fuel are wasted daily transporting filtered tap water across America and around the world. It requires 3 times as much water to make the bottle as it does to fill it... it is an exceptionally wasteful industry. ALARMING BOTTLED WATER FACTS: The fact is that people pay from $1 to $4 a gallon for the perception of higher quality, when in fact the quality of bottled water is at best unknown! Over 90% of the cost of bottled water is in the bottle, lid and label. Source: Bottled Water Blues 86% of plastic water bottles used in the United States become garbage or litter. That means less than 15% are recycled. Source: Earth Policy Institute In California alone, more than 1 billion water bottles are thrown out annually, according to the California Department of Conservation. Nationwide, just 15% of the tens of billions of bottles consumed each year are recycled. Source: California Department of Conservation Manufacturing 29 billion plastic bottles used for water in the United States each year requires the equivalent of more than 17 million barrels of crude oil. Source: Earth Policy Institute After testing 1000 bottles of water, 33% had bacterial contamination, synthetic organic chemicals including industrial solvents, and inorganic contaminants such as arsenic. Source: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) As much as 40% of all bottled water comes from a city water system, just like tap water. The report also focuses on the fact that 60% to 70% of all bottled water sold in the U.S. is exempt from the FDA's bottled water standards. Source: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) The most common plastic used in water bottle manufacturing is PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a substance that is environmentally unfriendly. Producing bottled water also requires 17.5 kilograms of water to produce only 1 kilogram of PET thus more water is used making a PET bottle than is actually put into it. A research team from the Peninsula Medical School, the University of Exeter, the University of Plymouth and the University of Iowa, have found evidence linking bisphenol A (BPA) to diabetes and heart disease in adults. BPA is used in polycarbonate plastic products and commonly used in food and drink containers. Source: Medical Research News, October 2008 GO GREEN WERE YOU AWARE? ALARMING DRINKING WATER FACTS: Officials in Philadelphia said testing there discovered 56 pharmaceuticals or byproducts in treated drinking water, including medicines for pain, infection, high cholesterol, asthma, epilepsy, mental illness and heart problems. Sixty-three pharmaceuticals or byproducts were found in the city's watersheds. Source: Associated Press (AP) Cancer-causing arsenic is currently present in the drinking water of 22 million Americans at average levels of 5 ppb, well below a new EPA standard for arsenic of 10 ppb that went into effect in 2006. Yet scientists now know that there is no safe level of arsenic in drinking water. Source: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) According to Utah State University Extension, up to 90% of oral drugs can pass through humans unchanged. These often then move through wastewater into streams and groundwater. It is generally cost prohibitive for utilities to use systems such as nano-filtration, long contact activated carbon, and reverse osmosis. However, these technologies have proven successful at removing many contaminants in POU water treatment systems. Source: Water Quality Assn., March 2008 In addition to pharmaceuticals, water quality experts are examining other emerging contaminants, such as those found in personal care products and pesticides. These are referred to as endocrine disrupting chemicals. POU filtering systems have also been proven to treat threats such as lead and mercury. Source: Water Quality Assn., March 2008 46 Million Americans may have pharmaceuticals in their water. The Associated Press reported in May 2008, that municipalities RARELY inform their residents when pharmaceuticals are found in drinking water. According to AP, the overwhelming majority of US cities have NOT tested drinking water for pharmaceuticals. One of them, being New York City, maintains that testing “is not warranted at this time.” Source: Water Quality Assn., September 2008 Reverse Osmosis is a treatment method has been approved by EPA for removing mercury. Source: EPA Reverse Osmosis systems remove nitrates. Nitrates which are ingested by infants or young arm animals are changed into dangerous nitrites, which can seriously affect the blood’s ability to release oxygen. Once these nitrites enter the circulatory system, they combine with the blood’s hemoglobin and prevent life-sustaining oxygen from being carried to body tissues. Source: Water Quality Assn., May 2008 Once taken into the body, nitrates are converted into nitrites. The greatest use of nitrates is as a fertilizer. Excessive levels of nitrate in drinking water have caused serious illness and sometimes death. Source: EPA., November 2006 GO GREEN WATER PURIFICATION CONFIGURATIONS Wellsys Purification, Sanitization, Nutrients, Immunization & pH Balancing System OPTION 3 Feature Available on Your Current Situation Benefit YES NO Two-tone steel stylish cabinet with a sleek small design Looks better, last longer and attractive color options to best match your decor . With no external filters √ LG Parts & components LG is known for quality and incorporates the latest technology including converting from AC to DC current to reduce electrical usage. √ All Stainless Steel Reservoirs chills at 34 F & heats to 191F Most coolers use plastic tanks that promote growth of bacteria, virus and algae. Promotes better taste √ Customization of Water sanitization and purification based on your needs Depending on your particular concerns and budget, the Wellsys system can be customized to best match your specifications. √ 9- Stage Purification Systemfor the PUREST Drinking Water To provide the healthiest best tasting purest water hands down √ Option 3 Includes WELLSYS PURIFICATION PROCESS R/O or UF Membrane Balanced pH Levels Sanitization Immune Detox 1. SEDIMENT FILTER: is a treated filter, which removes sediments such as rust, dust, clay, and pipe residue diluted in water through 1~10micron (1/1,000mm) pores. 2. PRE-CARBON FILTER: is used to eliminate such chemicals as chlorine, solvents, pesticides, and various organic compounds which can be found in drinking water. 4B. SANITIZATION: Colloidal Silver is an antiseptic that has proven antibacterial & antimicrobial properties. Protects against colds. 4C. IMMUNE DETOX: Zeolite provides an immune detox to help prevent illness (Organic). 3A & 3B. RO / UF MEMBRANE: is a highly advanced filter that removes all metals, arsenic, pharmaceuticals, lead, mercury and much more. Only pure water can pass through the pores. RO Filter- .0001 micron & UF filter is .01 micron 4A. pH FILTER: eliminates acidic water that is present in other bottle and R/O units. Balances pH levels in water with Coral Sand (Organic) Nutrient Boost PURE Tasting Water GO GREEN 4D. NUTRIENT BOOST: Jade adds calcium & magnesium provides an immune detox to help prevent illness (Organic). 5. FINAL POLISH & TCR: (Taste & Odor Mgmt.) Assures the cleanest, freshest, healthiest best tasting water possible… CURRENT SITUATION 5 Gallon Bottled Water Limitations • High Cost- over $1.00 and above per gallon for filtered tap water • Contaminated Water- a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria from people handling bottles and bottle cooler designs • Bottle Storage and excess office clutter • Lifting of 42lb bottles- opportunity for workers compensation claims • Over 70% of 5 gallon bottles plastic are made with Bisphenol A which has proven to release poisonous chemicals • Maintenance- changing of bottles and disinfecting of cooler • Lacks sanitization, nutrient and antioxidant replenishment • Poor budget control- the more you drink the more you pay • Delivery inconveniences and security issues • Running out of water during peak times Wellsys Purification Systems Advantages Over Bottled Water Feature Benefit Eliminates Lifting 42lb Bottles Safety Reduces Workers Compensation Risk Safety / Cost Savings Eliminates Airborne & Human Contaminates Health Eliminates Cost Increases- Consumption Cost Savings Eliminates Bottle Deliveries Convenience / Security Eliminates Running Out of Water Convenience No More Bottle Deposits Cost Savings No Plastic Bottles Health / Environmental GO GREEN