Topping the list of key benefits offered by our leased water and wastewater treatment plants are optimized capital, fast deployment, and flexible scaling
Whether you’re in the market for water or wastewater treatment plants, phased installations, or just the agility to face an uncertain future, Seven Seas Water Group is ready with proven solutions and flexible leases to keep projects moving forward. Leasing a wastewater or water treatment plant offers a smart, strategic alternative to traditional CapEx-heavy projects. Here are 10 key benefits that our Lease Plant Program offers:
1. No Upfront Capital Required
One of the key benefits of leasing is that it removes the need for massive upfront capital investments by shifting from infrastructure costs to operational expenses. This keeps communities and businesses from having to dip into capital reserves, allowing them to allocate funds to other critical priorities, such as building roads or recreational facilities, or investing in public services, or in the case of companies, investing in other key business areas.
2. Fast Deployment
Our leased plants consist of modular, pre-engineered units that are factory-built and ready for installation, meaning you’ll be up and running in months, not years. This speedy delivery is crucial for fast-growing communities or developments that face regulatory deadlines, enabling water systems to come online quickly and reliably.
A short-term lease is ideal when a temporary bypass plant is needed during work on an existing plant or construction of a new permanent plant, ensuring uninterrupted service.
Case Study: Rapid Deployment and Uninterrupted Service During Construction of a New Plant
A leased wastewater treatment plant provides uninterrupted service for a growing residential development during construction of a new permanent facility.
D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, needed a solution for one of its developments that had unexpectedly outgrown its wastewater treatment capacity. However, faced with the reality that it would take a year to build and commission an adequate permanent plant, they were scrambling for a short-term solution.
Seven Seas delivered a modular solution, getting a 155,000 GPD bypass wastewater treatment plant up and running in only three months. For a fraction of the cost of competing solutions, the leased plant served the community for a year until the new permanent plant was finished. Residents experienced no breaks in service during the construction or switchover.
3. Flexible Scaling
In the face of an uncertain future, choosing the capacity of a plant can be a roll of the dice, regardless of how thoughtful the planning is. Build too much, and a plant may become a white elephant. Build too little, and a hard-to-revise plant will need upgrades.
Leased systems are modular and flexible by design, allowing treatment capacity to be scaled in line with demand. Whether you’re adjusting for phased construction, future community growth, or seasonal fluctuations in population, plants can be expanded or even downsized to meet evolving needs, without the headache of overbuilding and paying for treatment that will only be needed down the road.
Case Study: Phased Installation
Modular leased wastewater treatment systems scale with development phases, helping communities avoid overbuilding and preserve capital.
A master-planned community was being developed in three sections that would go on the market one at a time. Each section would contain 800 homes and require a 200,000 GPD treatment capacity.
Traditionally, a permanent plant would be built first to cover the total 600,000 GPD need, yet that would require a large upfront expenditure, and payments for operations, maintenance, and financing for the full-scale plant would start before most of the homes were even built.
Seven Seas stepped in with a phased design and lease alternative, featuring modular equipment that allowed a phase-in of capacity to match growth, freeing up resources for the completion of the development.
4. Regulatory Compliance from Day One
Another benefit is the high quality of effluent produced by our proven solutions, including MBR technology, which exceeds the most exacting regulatory standards. Our leased wastewater treatment systems are engineered to meet all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. From FDEP and EPA standards to specialized discharge permits, these turnkey solutions ensure your community remains compliant, avoiding costly fines or retrofits.
5. Bonding and Borrowing Capacity Is Preserved
By treating infrastructure costs as a monthly operational expense rather than a long-term debt, municipalities can preserve their borrowing capacity. This means bonds and loans remain available for other high-priority projects, lowering overall long-term debt burdens.
6. Faster Permitting
Modular, decentralized treatment systems typically qualify for faster permitting than traditional centralized plants or custom-built infrastructure. In areas where rapid development often outpaces utility build-out, streamlined permitting is a major advantage for avoiding regulatory and construction delays.
7. Bypasses Municipal Utility Bottlenecks
Leased plants are ideal for areas where centralized utilities are unavailable, utility expansion is delayed, or water infrastructure is insufficient for current demand. They provide an independent, reliable water solution tailored to your specific location, without waiting for outside infrastructure that can take years to come online.
8. Flexible Terms and Ownership Options
Seven Seas offers flexible short- and long-term lease options, with an option to purchase. At the end of the lease term, you’re in control. Customers can choose whether to extend the lease, purchase the system if it still meets needs, or upgrade to newer technology, based on changing needs or evolving regulatory requirements.
9. Predictable Monthly Payments
With a lease agreement in place, there are no unexpected maintenance bills or cost overruns to contend with. Leasing comes with fixed monthly fees for the term of the agreement, making budgeting and financial planning straightforward and predictable, with no surprise costs.
10. Guaranteed Performance and Reliability
Our leased plants are built for dependable, around-the-clock performance. With 24/7 plant availability and proven technologies, you get a consistent, uninterrupted water or wastewater supply—critical for maintaining operations, meeting regulations, and serving your community without disruption.
Seven Seas’ Lease Plant Program offers a flexible, compliant, and financially savvy way to meet infrastructure needs. Whether you’re dealing with growth, limited budgets, regulatory pressure, or utility gaps, this approach delivers reliable, scalable solutions without the risks of traditional CapEx projects.
There are alternatives to high initial costs and gambling on future needs. Contact Seven Seas to explore how leasing can help you deploy reliable, compliant treatment systems without capital delays or long-term debt.
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