Actual water consumption is often inconsistent with the water meter reading due to aeration (gas bubbles) in the meter housing, cavitation, pressure drops, or even leaks. Our approach is site-by-site specific and we typically see 14-22% savings on water bills once a site has been qualified. Return on investments are routinely in the 2-3 year range but this depends on your location and provider. Reporting less water consumption is always a positive metric to report to your tenants, customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
Leak detection and alarming is also a critical component to asset preservation. $2.5 billion a year is lost from damage caused by water leaks. In many cases, water leaks can go unnoticed for months or even years. The physical damage and health problems caused can be catastrophic for a business. Fortunately, the latest technologies in this space are now feasible, more centralized, less intrusive, and cost conscious. The payback on leak detection can be significant both in loss prevention and reduced water bills.