Recreational Facilities Run Water-Intensive Operations Every Day of the Year
Pools, showers, kitchens, irrigation, and heavy foot traffic make recreational facilities among the most consistent water users in any community.
Recreational facilities across the United States share a defining characteristic: they serve large numbers of people, and water is embedded in nearly every aspect of the experience they deliver. Think about pools and showers at athletic clubs, kitchen facilities at campgrounds, ice resurfacing equipment and washrooms at community centers, and irrigation and clubhouse operations at golf courses. In each case, water consumption is high and consistent, and is largely treated as an unavoidable cost of operation.
The Smart Valve™ has helped over 20,000 commercial facilities in North America lower their water bill by 15–35%. With no upfront costs, no impact on amenities, and a guarantee that you pay only when you save, the Smart Valve™ lets your facility cut costs with zero risk.
Athletic Clubs
Pools, showers, hot tubs, saunas, and laundry make athletic clubs one of the highest per-square-foot water consumers in the recreational sector.
Athletic clubs and fitness centers generate water demand at a level most operators know is significant, but few have ever had the tools to address it. The monthly water bill ranks among the facility’s largest and most predictable utility expenses.
Because members depend on all of these amenities, any efficiency solution must work without affecting them. The Smart Valve™ installs in the mechanical room and reduces metered consumption by correcting how the meter reads usage. Pool fill rates, shower pressure, and laundry machine performance remain completely unaffected.
A 15–35% reduction in metered consumption at an athletic club can yield thousands of dollars in annual savings, with savings compounding as municipal water rates continue to rise. With no upfront cost and an included annual inspection program, the Smart Valve™ is one of the most practical operational improvements available to club operators.
Campgrounds
Campgrounds serve large numbers of guests across washhouses, kitchens, and service buildings, often running at capacity throughout the entire camping season.
Commercial campgrounds and RV parks operate water infrastructure serving a fluctuating but often very large guest population. Central washhouse facilities with showers and restrooms may serve hundreds of guests daily during peak season. Camp kitchens, laundry facilities, and service buildings add further consumption. Potable water hookups at individual campsites add another layer of demand for larger RV parks.
The seasonal water spike at campgrounds makes the Smart Valve™ a strong fit. Reducing metered use is most effective when bills are highest. Because it works at the meter level, one installation benefits the entire facility.
With no upfront cost and a 15–35% savings guarantee, the program boosts the bottom line for seasonal operations where every dollar counts. A free assessment checks compatibility and provides a savings estimate with no obligation.
Community Centers
Community centers serve residents of all ages year-round
Community centers operate some of the most diverse water-consuming facilities in the United States: arenas with ice resurfacers, swimming pools, fitness rooms, multipurpose halls with kitchens, heavy-use washrooms, and landscaped outdoor areas. Many are municipally or nonprofit-run, where budget efficiency directly benefits the communities served.
The Smart Valve™ is suited to these environments, saving across all systems without requiring changes. Ice resurfacing, pool chemistry, and kitchen operations remain unchanged, with savings achieved at the meter, not individual systems.
With no upfront cost, savings start immediately for municipalities and non-profits, with no capital approval needed. Annual inspections are included, and the performance guarantee removes financial risk.
Religious Buildings
Religious buildings like churches, mosques, temples, synagogues, and other houses of worship often operate more complex facilities as they are a community hub.
With commercial kitchens for meals and events, hall rentals with restrooms for large gatherings, offices, staff areas, and landscaped grounds, many also host schools, daycares, or social service programs.
Religious facilities often operate within tight budgets, leaving little room for upgrades. The Smart Valve™ changes that: enjoy guaranteed savings and no upfront costs, with results that start on your next bill.
With over 20,000 installations across North America and a performance guarantee that removes all risk, the program lets religious organizations redirect savings to their core programs and services.
Golf Courses
Golf courses are among the highest water consumers in the recreational sector in the United States, and the savings opportunity is proportionally significant.
Golf courses in the United States use water at levels unmatched by other recreational facilities. Fairway and green irrigation can operate for hours daily during the growing season, drawing from municipal supplies, wells, or on-site ponds, all subject to metered billing at intake. Clubhouse operations further increase consumption.
The Smart Valve™ manages metered water use at a building’s entry, directly covering clubhouse and facility consumption. For irrigation sourced from a metered municipal supply, it delivers savings. The technology integrates with any metered water system and is precisely calibrated to each site’s pressure and flow.
With a guaranteed 15–35% reduction in metered consumption and no upfront cost, the program is a natural fit for any golf course’s cost management strategy. The National Golf Club Owners Association is one channel through which American Water Savings connects with golf course operators nationwide.
See If Your Property
Qualifies for 15%–35% Water Savings
If your facility has high water usage, a water bill review is the first step in determining whether system-level optimization is appropriate.
There is no obligation beyond the review. The objective is straightforward: identify whether meaningful, measurable water savings can be achieved for your property.
Qualified businesses must spend over $4,000 USD per month on average on water and sewage.
