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Saving Water The Smart Way: Intelligent Water Systems


Steve Nurdin, Marketing Manager at Cannon Hygiene, argues that using Smart Water Systems in your washrooms can give you control over the water your business uses, saving money and improving sustainability. Reducing the water usage of commercial buildings has obvious environmental benefits. It is predicted that there will be a deficit of 3 billion litres of water per day by 2050 in the UK alone, according to the Environment Agency. As half of that water is used in industry and by businesses, reducing water use is becoming a priority for Facilities Managers. Until now though, it’s been difficult to assess where there are opportunities to reduce day-to-day water consumption and prevent unseen problems before they cause massive water waste. These days you could be forgiven for


thinking that everything ‘but the kitchen sink’ is connected to the internet. Home appliances can be synced to smart devices that can tell consumers how to best save energy. The same technology has similar applications in commercial estates, with huge benefits. Implementing smart technology across


water utilities is a first step to preventing catastrophic costs caused by leaks and structural damage, as well as creating a more efficient building by monitoring and adjusting day-to-day water use.


What is a Smart Water meter and how does it work?


Smart Water meters can be fitted to urinal, toilet and tap water supplies, and can work out where and when water is being used and where it goes, identifying water usage patterns. These patterns are then displayed in a clear and concise online report, which gives real-time water usage data. Smart Water meters can inform you


exactly how much water each part of your 28 fmuk


Reducing water use in washrooms


In an office environment over 90% of water is used for washing and flushing, meaning that if you want to save water, then the washroom is the best place to start. Smart Water meters can help identify options to do this. One of the biggest causes of wasted water


washrooms is using. For example, if taps are using more water than needed or if your urinals are leaking. For Facilities Managers with large estates,


either multiple premises or a single large commercial building, this insight can be invaluable.


Using this intelligence to your advantage


Water systems can be complex, and issues are often difficult to spot before they turn catastrophic. Commonly, leaks are spotted only after they’ve already caused significant structural damage, or by managers who have a very keen eye on their water bills. Either way, cost can mount up before any action can be taken. Identifying the specific fault, repairing the


water damage and then rectifying the issue could lead to a much bigger job than fixing a miniscule crack within hours of it being identified. Whereas, a Smart Water meter allows for a ‘stitch in time’ approach. The early warning of an abnormality by the system helps Facilities Managers to investigate issues before they have created larger problems. It can also alert managers over the


weekend or overnight. If, for instance, a cistern in a toilet has been constantly flushing because of a fault over a weekend it can lead to gallons of unnecessary water use.


in washrooms are the urinals. Traditional models flush water continuously to try to combat malodours. However, it is no longer true that using more water leads to a more hygienic urinal. In fact, a common misconception is that without continuous flushing, urinals cannot be kept clean and will start to produce bad odours. Installing a microbiological cartridge


system means urinals won’t need to be constantly flushing to keep them hygienic and block-free. Once this is done, companies can then fit water management systems designed to manage flush cycles, which can be set to flush more often during busier periods, e.g. 9-5 in office environments. While this resolution may not be


revolutionary for some FMs, Smart Water meters give you the insight needed to tackle the biggest problem areas first – helping direct investment.


Take control with Smart Water Systems


Water scarcity is expected to become the next sustainability challenge around the world. The green credentials of commercial properties are going to become increasingly based on effective water management as a result. Diagnosing problems and increasing


efficiencies can perhaps feel like finding a needle in a haystack. However, using technology, Facilities Managers can make more informed decisions and take control of their water supply.


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