AQUAAQUA--TRON WATER TRON WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMPURIFICATION SYSTEM

Many different sizes for different capacity Many different sizes for different capacity pools from hot tubs and spas to Olympic pools from hot tubs and spas to Olympic sized and largersized and larger

Nearly maintenance free / small / easy and Nearly maintenance free / small / easy and quick installation / plugs into 100 v outletquick installation / plugs into 100 v outlet

HighHigh--Tech solutions to environmental issues. Tech solutions to environmental issues.

Respecting the environment.Respecting the environment.

Water Technologies Inc.Water Technologies Inc.

Patent protectedPatent protectedMany AMany A--T units in use in United StatesT units in use in United StatesNow in partnership with Water Technologies acquiring Now in partnership with Water Technologies acquiring Canadian distribution rights for the ACanadian distribution rights for the A--TTMaintains sole Canadian distribution rights for the AquaMaintains sole Canadian distribution rights for the Aqua--Tron Water Purification SystemTron Water Purification SystemIn use in Public pools in Ontario at selected hotel In use in Public pools in Ontario at selected hotel locationslocations

AA--T manufacturing centre is based inT manufacturing centre is based inRobinsville, New Jersey, USARobinsville, New Jersey, USA

Water Technologies Inc. Cont’d.Water Technologies Inc. Cont’d.

Introduces the AIntroduces the A--T to the pool owners of T to the pool owners of Ontario, while educating you on the ionization Ontario, while educating you on the ionization processprocessInforms pool owners on the health benefits and Informs pool owners on the health benefits and ease of use that the Aease of use that the A--T offersT offersEstablishes the AEstablishes the A--T as an environmentally T as an environmentally friendly Water Purification Systemfriendly Water Purification SystemSupports the product and the continuing health Supports the product and the continuing health of your poolof your pool

Early Uses of Copper and SilverEarly Uses of Copper and Silver

Metal age Metal age –– copper potscopper pots

Greeks/Egyptians used copper and silver containersGreeks/Egyptians used copper and silver containers

Homesteaders threw copper and silver coins in rain Homesteaders threw copper and silver coins in rain barrelsbarrels

Silver Ion Generator was used by the Apollo Missions Silver Ion Generator was used by the Apollo Missions (NASA), for drinking water purification on board the (NASA), for drinking water purification on board the Apollo space flightsApollo space flights

Historical examples

What Is The AWhat Is The A--T And T And How Does It Work ?How Does It Work ?

uses current microchip processing technology uses current microchip processing technology

Ions are released when a low DC current is passed between two Ions are released when a low DC current is passed between two electrodes through which the water is passing,electrodes through which the water is passing, enrouteenroute back into the back into the pool from the filter. pool from the filter.

Ionization occurs in swimming pools when positively charged coppIonization occurs in swimming pools when positively charged copper and er and silver ions are released into thesilver ions are released into the waterwater

Copper ions act as a natural algaecide killing and preventing thCopper ions act as a natural algaecide killing and preventing the growth e growth of algae.of algae.

Silver ions act as a natural bacterial eliminatorSilver ions act as a natural bacterial eliminator

Constructed of the highest quality, solid state components. TheConstructed of the highest quality, solid state components. The controlled controlled release of Copper and Silver ions into the pool efficiently and release of Copper and Silver ions into the pool efficiently and quickly kill quickly kill bacteria and virus. bacteria and virus.

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What Approvals Does It Carry ? What Approvals Does It Carry ?

The AThe A--T is the only ionization system to be legally T is the only ionization system to be legally permitted in public pools in Canada permitted in public pools in Canada CSA approvalCSA approvalFederal government health department / pest control Federal government health department / pest control division ( PCP # 25505 )division ( PCP # 25505 )Provincial Health Department of Ontario approval Provincial Health Department of Ontario approval allowing the Aallowing the A--T device for use in residential and T device for use in residential and commercial(public) poolscommercial(public) poolsUL approved for public pools in USAUL approved for public pools in USACC--UL approved for public pools in CanadaUL approved for public pools in Canada

“Disinfection of bacteria in water systems by using electrolytic“Disinfection of bacteria in water systems by using electrolytically ally generated copper:silver and reduced levels of free chlorine.”generated copper:silver and reduced levels of free chlorine.” –– authors authors ––Yahya Yahya MT, MT, Landeen Landeen LK, Messina MC, LK, Messina MC, KutzKutz SM, Schulze R, SM, Schulze R, Gerba Gerba CP. CP. -- 19901990

“Copper Applications in Health & Environment “Copper Applications in Health & Environment –– Copper Cleans Up”Copper Cleans Up” ––author author -- Geoff Geoff Greetham Greetham -- 20002000

““Experiences of the first 16 hospitals using copperExperiences of the first 16 hospitals using copper--silver ionization for silver ionization for Legionella control: implications for the evaluation of other disLegionella control: implications for the evaluation of other disinfection infection modalities.”modalities.” –– author author -- Stout, JE, Yu VL. Stout, JE, Yu VL. -- 20032003

What Approvals Does It Carry ? What Approvals Does It Carry ? Cont’d.Cont’d.

Advantages of copper/silver ionization techniques in water purifAdvantages of copper/silver ionization techniques in water purification are ication are documented in scientific literature. See for example, National documented in scientific literature. See for example, National Library of Library of Medicine articles:Medicine articles:

An environmentally safe water purification system that is used to sanitize pool water

Equally efficient in the sanitization of large bodies of water used in Cooling Towers in large buildings and manufacturing plants

Applications of the AApplications of the A--TT

What functions does the AWhat functions does the A--T serve ?T serve ?

Understanding ChlorineUnderstanding Chlorine

Chlorine is a health hazard in many respects. To humans, when iChlorine is a health hazard in many respects. To humans, when it t enters the body through the mouth, nasal passages or skin it enters the body through the mouth, nasal passages or skin it collects in the fatty tissues of the human body and can be collects in the fatty tissues of the human body and can be cancerous. It is explosive and combustible. The only reason thcancerous. It is explosive and combustible. The only reason that at it is widely in use is that no better alternative has been availit is widely in use is that no better alternative has been available able –– until nowuntil now!!

Chlorine is a strong and generally harmful chemical. It has itsChlorine is a strong and generally harmful chemical. It has its’ ’ uses but there is a “trade off” in using it. Chlorine, once it uses but there is a “trade off” in using it. Chlorine, once it is is introduced into a liquid form begins to vaporize and dissipate introduced into a liquid form begins to vaporize and dissipate from the liquid. Ventilation carries it in air and it adheres ofrom the liquid. Ventilation carries it in air and it adheres on n surfaces and begins to corrode. It does its’ damage to many surfaces and begins to corrode. It does its’ damage to many metals, painted surfaces and rubber seals. This corrosive effecmetals, painted surfaces and rubber seals. This corrosive effect t causes a much higher maintenance cost in pool rooms and causes a much higher maintenance cost in pool rooms and adjoining areas.adjoining areas.

Pool manager is able to monitor the A-T on a weekly basis as the A-T itself is working on a second to second basis

Ionization process is unaffected by light or heat thereby offering a stable water condition with reduced pool maintenance whether the pool is indoors or out

Functioning of the AFunctioning of the A--TT

Maintains an electronic monitoring capability on an Maintains an electronic monitoring capability on an onon--going basis (constant read outs) to ensure precise going basis (constant read outs) to ensure precise and onand on--going pool management of copper ++ ionsgoing pool management of copper ++ ions

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT...ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT...

A.A. Health Benefits?Health Benefits?B.B. Savings?Savings?C.C. The Environment?The Environment?

Know your Alternatives…Know your Alternatives…Know the AKnow the A--T Advantages…T Advantages…

A. Health BenefitsA. Health Benefits

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Skin RashSkin RashIrritated and Watery EyesIrritated and Watery EyesStorage of Toxic ChemicalsStorage of Toxic ChemicalsHandling of Toxic ChemicalsHandling of Toxic ChemicalsPresence of Toxic Chemicals in PoolPresence of Toxic Chemicals in PoolAllergic ReactionsAllergic ReactionsSafe To IngestSafe To IngestHuman Error in Managing LevelsHuman Error in Managing Levels

ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE CHEMICALSCHEMICALS

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COMPARISON: A COMPARISON: A –– T vs. CHEMICALS (HEALTH BENEFITS)T vs. CHEMICALS (HEALTH BENEFITS)

B. Savings?B. Savings?

COMPARISON: ACOMPARISON: A--T vs. CHEMICALS (COST SAVING)T vs. CHEMICALS (COST SAVING)

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Lower Chlorine CostsLower Chlorine CostsEliminate COEliminate CO22 CostsCostsLower Cost of Other ChemicalsLower Cost of Other ChemicalsPool Cleaning CostPool Cleaning CostPipes and Hardware CorrosionPipes and Hardware CorrosionMonitoring and MaintenanceMonitoring and MaintenanceInsurance ExposureInsurance ExposureLess Down TimeLess Down TimeChemical Storage HandlingChemical Storage Handling

ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE CHEMICALSCHEMICALS

ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE AQUAAQUA--TRONTRON

CATEGORYCATEGORY

C. THE ENVIRONMENT?C. THE ENVIRONMENT?

Uses ionization of naturally occurring minerals Uses ionization of naturally occurring minerals rather than toxic chemicalsrather than toxic chemicalsUses less water overallUses less water overallCopper and Silver levels are less than a third of Copper and Silver levels are less than a third of E.P.A. drinking water standards (1.30 p.p.m. E.P.A. drinking water standards (1.30 p.p.m. ––copper and .050 p.p.m. copper and .050 p.p.m. –– silver)silver)No noxious chlorine fumesNo noxious chlorine fumesReduced risk of an error impacting on environmentReduced risk of an error impacting on environmentDon’t need eye goggles Don’t need eye goggles Longer life for bathing suitsLonger life for bathing suits

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions ––Learning About IonizationLearning About Ionization

Q. Is it a hard system to learn?Q. Is it a hard system to learn?

A. No, there is a brief handbook and it takes minutes to leA. No, there is a brief handbook and it takes minutes to learn the basics.arn the basics.

Q. Does your company continue to supervise?Q. Does your company continue to supervise?

A. Yes, we monitor the system and your pool on an onA. Yes, we monitor the system and your pool on an on--going basis as going basis as well as providing a troubleshooting service and onwell as providing a troubleshooting service and on--going advice.going advice.

Q. Is there a warranty?Q. Is there a warranty?

A.A. Yes, there is a limited manufacturer’s warranty and we are Yes, there is a limited manufacturer’s warranty and we are responsible for our rental units during the life of the agreemenresponsible for our rental units during the life of the agreement.t.

Q. Is it insured?Q. Is it insured?

A.A. There is products liability insurance for $5,000,000.00 per occThere is products liability insurance for $5,000,000.00 per occurrence urrence limits.limits.

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions ––Learning About Ionization Learning About Ionization -- Cont’d.Cont’d.

Q. Will my workforce still need to spend the same time withQ. Will my workforce still need to spend the same time with pool pool maintenance?maintenance?

A. No, much less time will be needed.A. No, much less time will be needed.

Q. Why do I still need to use chlorine?Q. Why do I still need to use chlorine?

A. Minimal chlorine use is the law in Ontario however this A. Minimal chlorine use is the law in Ontario however this minimal usage minimal usage works in concert with the Aworks in concert with the A--T unit and is at a level where it scarcely T unit and is at a level where it scarcely has any of its’ negative effects.has any of its’ negative effects.

Q. Will my alkalinity and Ph levels be managed by the AQ. Will my alkalinity and Ph levels be managed by the A--T system as well?T system as well?

A. Yes, proper usage of the AA. Yes, proper usage of the A--T system will maintain a fully balanced T system will maintain a fully balanced pool.pool.

SUMMARY…POINTS TO PONDERSUMMARY…POINTS TO PONDER

The only silver/copper system to be The only silver/copper system to be approvedapproved by Health Canadaby Health CanadaApproved by the Ontario Ministry of HealthApproved by the Ontario Ministry of HealthProper usage eliminates all bacteria and Proper usage eliminates all bacteria and algaealgaeApproved by the Underwriters LaboratoriesApproved by the Underwriters Laboratoriesof Canada (ULC)of Canada (ULC)C.S.AC.S.A.. ApprovedApproved

POINTS TO PONDER Cont’dPOINTS TO PONDER Cont’d..

Quick and easy to installQuick and easy to installVirtually maintenance freeVirtually maintenance freeExtremely easy to operateExtremely easy to operatePipePipe descalingdescaling feature available feature available Reduces reliance on chemicalsReduces reliance on chemicalsNo more red burning eyesNo more red burning eyesNo more offensive chlorine smellNo more offensive chlorine smellFiveFive year limited manufacturers warrantyyear limited manufacturers warranty

AND MOST OF ALL . . .AND MOST OF ALL . . .

SAVING YOU MONEY!SAVING YOU MONEY!

Thanking Thanking you for you for your supportyour support..

Hydro-Techniques MPB IncMichel P. Bolduc

Président10 717 rue Waverly,

Montréal, QuébecH3L 2W7

Téléphone: 514 331 5121Télécopieur: 514 331 5292

mbolduc@hydro-techniques.comwww.hydro-techniques.com