During the bid process, AquaSmart requested that Augusta include line items in the bid process for Total Cost and a Dosage Rate Guarantee.

For Ground Water:

• SeaQuest was 30% more expensive per pound
• SeaQuest required only 25% of the dosage
• Augusta saved $14,000 per year

For Well Water:

• SeaQuest was 300% more expensive per pound
• SeaQuest required only 20% of the dosage
• Augusta saved $55,000 per year

Since the introduction of SeaQuest;

• Augusta Utilities passes all lead and copper tests
• Uses less pH adjustment at their treatment plants
• Uses less chlorine at their plants to maintain residuals throughout their system
• Uses much less phosphate chemicals
• Experienced reduced pipe corrosion coupon. Experienced fewer customer complaints