Case Studies
Every case study is backed by real consumption data from properties across the United States that installed the American Water Savings Smart Valve™. Savings are calculated using verified meter readings from comparable billing periods before and after installation. The pattern is consistent: once the source of unnecessary water waste is addressed, utility bills drop, without disrupting daily operations, and the savings grow with every billing cycle.
We publish these results because they tell a clear story. From apartment buildings and condominiums to car washes, office towers, and healthcare facilities, property owners and managers are seeing measurable returns. Find the property type closest to yours and see what’s already been achieved.
Nine Story 156,000 SF Multi-Tenant Office Building
11811 North Freeway, Houston, TX
A single Smart Water Valve installation slashed water usage by 38% and cut monthly utility bills by 33%, paying for itself in just one year. The building’s engineering team was so impressed by the results that they plan to roll out the technology across their entire portfolio.
Ten Story 180,000 SF Multi-Tenant Office Building
Houston, TX
This ten-story office tower achieved a 39% reduction in water bills and 37% drop in daily usage within just three months of valve installation, with payback in under a year. Even the irrigation meter showed 40% savings, proving the valve’s effectiveness across multiple water systems on a single property.
48 Unit Apartment Building
162 Park Avenue East Orange, NJ
At 98% occupancy, this 48-unit apartment complex cut daily water consumption by 21% after installing a Smart Water Valve, saving over 434,000 gallons annually. The investment paid for itself in just 15 months with no changes to tenant behavior or building operations
NYC Department of Buildings
The Flow Management Valve earned official acceptance from the NYC Department of Buildings after Texas A&M Engineering testing confirmed it reduces meter-recorded volume, eliminates pressure surges, and meets NSF/ANSI 61 safe drinking water standards. This approval clears the valve for installation across all NYC plumbing systems as a code-compliant alternative.
16-Unit Apartment Building
500 Main Street, Orange, NJ
This 16-unit apartment building reduced daily water usage by 26% and saved $3,566 annually, all with an 8-month payback period. With constant occupancy and no central AC, the savings were directly attributable to the Smart Water Valve installation.
Commercial Car Wash
100 Hoosier Dr., Hillsdale, MI
Oasis Car Wash reduced its per-car water cost by 15.4% on average after installing a Smart Water Valve, dropping from $0.458 to $0.387 per vehicle. Across five months of post-install data covering over 43,000 cars, the savings held consistently month after month.
28 Unit Apartment Building
24 South Jefferson Street, Orange, NJ
Jefferson Arms achieved a 14.7% water reduction with consistent occupancy and consumption patterns, saving 420,000 gallons and $3,700 annually. The 15-month payback makes this a low-risk investment for multifamily property owners looking to cut operating costs.
80 Unit Mid-Rise Apartment Building
Courtyard Apartments, Hackensack, NJ
This 80-unit mid-rise cut per-unit daily consumption from 146 gallons to 109 gallons (an 18% reduction), saving over 842,000 gallons and $4,549 annually. With a projected 10-year savings of $45,490 at current rates, the long-term ROI is compelling for any multifamily investor.
215 Unit Condominium HOA
Chateau Tower Condominiums, Tampa, FL
The Smart Valve installation cut water and sewer costs by 16% from day one, delivering $11,028 in annual savings with a 9.2-month payback on a property consuming 550,000 gallons per month. With a projected 5-year profit of $45,112, the board called the results “amazing”, and residents never even noticed a change in water pressure.
13-Unit Apartment Building
451 Central Avenue, Orange, NJ
Even on a smaller 13-unit property, the Smart Water Valve delivered a 12.5% usage reduction and $1,470 in annual savings with unchanged occupancy. The results demonstrate that the technology scales effectively to smaller multifamily buildings, not just large complexes.
Multi-Purpose Medical / Ambulatory Care Center
200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ
RWJ Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center saved $15,500 annually with a 19% water reduction, all while maintaining full pressure and flow for sensitive medical equipment. With a payback period of less than six months, this is one of the fastest ROI case studies in the portfolio.
Apartments & Commercial Mixed-Use
5100 Park Avenue, West New York, NJ
This mixed-use property slashed daily water consumption by 30%, from 2,930 to 2,150 gallons per day, saving $3,100 annually with a 7-month payback. With vacancy under 2.5% throughout the study, the dramatic savings are entirely attributable to the valve technology.
38-Unit, 5 Story Apartment Building
1625 Palisades Avenue, Union City, NJ
Despite low PSI and no booster pumps, this 38-unit building still achieved a 14% water reduction and $5,125 in annual savings with a fast 7-month payback. At 100% occupancy with very consistent consumption, the results are a clean demonstration of the valve’s impact.
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.
