Swimmers Benefit This Summer From SeaKlear(R) PRS

As swimming pools, splash and water parks across the country open this Memorial Day weekend, swimmers and recreational facilities are haunted by serious outbreaks of various recreational water illnesses last season. Cryptosporidium and E.Coli caused severe illness among swimmers. Luckily for swimmers this season, SeaKlear, makers of the SeaKlear brand of water treatment solutions for pools and spas, received EPA approval for use of its SeaKlear PRS system as a viable means of effectively trapping Cryptosporidium and other RWI (recreational water illness) in the pool filters.

Cryptosporidium (Crypto) is the most harmful of these RWIs. It is a parasitic cyst that is introduced to recreational water by means of human fecal material. If ingested it causes severe gastroenteritis with symptoms from nausea and fever to diarrhea. Most recreational water facilities still rely on sand filtration which by itself cannot effectively trap Crypto cysts because of the small micron size of the parasite. Normal chlorine levels are also ineffective at eradicating Crypto, and even 12 hours of hypo-chlorination at 30ppm have not conclusively proven to be successful at destroying it. http://www.seaklear.com/seaklear_2.0/news.asp

SeaKlear PRS is a two-stage biopolymer system proven to enhance filtration in pools, spas and hot tubs thereby reducing outbreak risk. Using a patented technology, SeaKlear PRS traps particles as small as 0.5 microns, including Cryptosporidium, Giardia, algae and E.coli. http://www.seaklear.com/seaklear_2.0/tech_5.asp

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and many other water experts have long recommended enhanced filtration as part of an effective method in reducing the risk of Crypto outbreaks. According to the CDC, Cryptosporidium is the leading cause of Recreational Water Illness (RWI). Studies conducted by Auburn University showed a 99.9% reduction of Crypto using the SeaKlear PRS. Another independent study recently presented at the 2006 World Aquatic Health Conference confirmed 99.9% reduction of Crypto with the SeaKlear PRS product. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/rwi_prevention_week.htm

"This is a monumental breakthrough that allows public recreational water facilities to significantly improve water quality and reduce the risk of Cryptosporidium infection," said Dr. Jeff Williams, chief technology officer of HaloSource, Inc., parent company of SeaKlear.

"We are extremely pleased to receive EPA approval on our SeaKlear PRS product for trapping Cryptosporidium," said Rick Lockett, general manager of the SeaKlear division. "The EPA has a long, rigorous evaluation process and with this approval SeaKlear PRS can now be used by aquatic facilities to combat this insidious parasite that causes such harm to aquatic facilities and their users."

SeaKlear PRS was recently voted "Top 25 Most Valuable Products for 2007" by the professional pool operators who read Aquatics International magazine and was also given the "Reader's Choice Top 50 Products for 2007" by the readers of Pool & Spa News; both publications are trade publications for the swimming pool and spa industry.

About SeaKlear Water Treatment Solutions

SeaKlear's family of reliable, proven water treatment solutions effectively and easily keep pools clear and clean. For information on the PRS system and SeaKlear's complete line of pool and spa products, visit: www.seaklear.com or call 800-995-5327. For dealer information, call SeaKlear Dealer Support at 888-282-6766 or e-mail dealersupport@seaklear.com.

About HaloSource

HaloSource® is a health sciences company that focuses on antimicrobial solutions for safe water and infection control. HaloSource brands include HaloPure, HaloShield, SeaKlear, and StormKlear. More information is available at www.halosource.com .

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