OriginClear Launches Water On Demand™, A FinTech to Accelerate Water Treatment By Private Businesses

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OriginClear Inc. (OTC Pink: OCLN) has launched a wholly-owned subsidiary, Water On Demand #1, Inc., to provide businesses a pay-per-gallon model for water treatment services. With federal funding for water treatment systems declining to 9%, companies are seeking outsourced solutions. The average quote for Modular Water Systems is $232,246, highlighting the attractiveness of minimizing capital expenses. By adopting a Design-Build-Own-Operate model, businesses can avoid managing water treatment, potentially increasing revenue streams for OriginClear.

Positive

• Launch of Water On Demand #1, Inc. to provide flexible water treatment options.
• Addresses growing need for outsourced water treatment amidst declining federal support.
• Potentially enhances revenue streams through a subscription-like model.

Negative

• Dependence on external funding may remain a risk due to past financial losses.
• The market acceptance of the new business model is uncertain.

OriginClear Inc. (OTC Pink: OCLN), The Water Company for the New Economy™, today announced that it has created a wholly-owned subsidiary called Water On Demand #1, Inc., to offer private businesses the ability to pay for their water treatment and purification services on a pay-per-gallon basis.

Federal spending on water and wastewater utility infrastructure decreased in the 1980s and after 2000 (Graphic: Business Wire)

As the federal government’s contribution to city water treatment systems continues to drop from 63% in the seventies to just nine percent today (Source: US Water Alliance), businesses are increasingly having to do their own water treatment and purification.

The scale of these systems is relatively small: the 74 quotes that Modular Water Systems™ has at various stages of negotiation for 2021 average only $232,246 each. But capital is scarce for such private systems, and therefore a fully outsourced solution is attractive to these businesses.

“We’ve done the internal analysis,” said Riggs Eckelberry, OriginClear CEO. “Half of our prospective clients for Modular Water Systems would approve our quotes if they could pay for their water as a monthly bill and not a capital expense.”

Well-known in the water industry, this business model is called Design-Build-Own-Operate or DBOO. Customers for DBOO enjoy completely outsourced water treatment and purification services and pay “on the meter”.

The Company believes water is a risk that smart managers will outsource, especially with worsening inflation. Outsourcing through what we call Water on Demand means that these companies do not have to worry about the problem, either financing it or managing it.

In Information Technology, few companies operate a server in-house powering their website. It is managed by professionals through a service level agreement. Water Purchase Agreements (WPAs) are an equivalent, very similar to the solar energy programs known as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

Under such a plan, a business can now outsource its wastewater treatment by simply signing on the dotted line; instantly avoiding most capital expense, and the trouble of managing something that is a distraction from their core business.

This is financially and operationally attractive to industrial, agricultural, and commercial water users, while OriginClear’s Water On Demand program can potentially drive speeded-up deals and many more revenue streams from providing water treatment as a service.

About OriginClear, Inc. OTC Pink: OCLN

Water is our planet’s most valuable resource, and the mission of OriginClear is to provide breakthrough products that effectively improve the quality of our planet’s waters by delivering the highest quality water to end-users. In just one decade, the global water services market has doubled into a trillion-dollar industry. And yet, 80% of all sewage in the world is never treated, and up to 35% of all drinking water is lost in transit. This calls for self-help solutions at the point of use, a movement known as decentralized water treatment. Our mission is to enable this decentralized water revolution by providing funding, rapid deployment, and breakthrough technologies that help make clean water available for all.

For more information, visit the company’s website: www.OriginClear.com
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FAQ

What is OriginClear's new business model announced on April 14, 2021?

OriginClear announced the launch of Water On Demand #1, Inc., which offers businesses the option to pay for water treatment services on a pay-per-gallon basis.

How does the Water On Demand model benefit businesses?

The model allows businesses to avoid capital expenses associated with water treatment, allowing them to treat water as a monthly operating expense instead.

What are the expected average quotes for Modular Water Systems?

The average quotes for Modular Water Systems in 2021 is approximately $232,246 each.

What has caused the drop in federal funding for water treatment systems?

Federal funding for city water treatment systems has decreased significantly from 63% in the 1970s to just 9% today.

What financial risks does OriginClear face with its new model?

OriginClear faces risks related to its history of losses and the need for additional financing to support its operations.