HEALTHCARE WATER SYSTEMS
Angel Guard says: “Many people say the introduction of digital water monitoring to the water management sector has parallels to when ‘smartphones’ were introduced.”
n The DWM system must be able to measure and identify non-movement of water in recirculation systems, and times when recirculation is scheduled to turn off.
n Risk levels must be capable of using combined temperature and flow data, and not just water temperatures.
Just as important as the hardware is the long-term partnership you’re buying into. A reliable supplier should offer not only the technology, but also the support to help you get the most from it. The benefits of DWM are clear. Firstly, it gives Estates teams instant
24/7 visibility of system health across entire buildings or campuses. This means that issues such as temperature anomalies or under-used or indeed unused outlets can be dealt with before they become hazards – such as where there are outbreaks of Legionella or Pseudomonas. In addition, there are also strong operational and environmental gains, including: n Labour efficiencies: Fewer routine site visits, and faster identification of problem areas.
n ‘Blanket’ disinfection or flushing is replaced by more effective, and less costly, targeted countermeasures.
n Carbon savings are realised through such factors as reduced travel and lower chemical use, which aligns with many organisations’ Net Zero commitments.
n Data-driven compliance: Automatically logged results make reporting to Authorising Engineers and regulators far simpler, and often more robust.
n Cost savings through reduced staffing or contractor costs and targeted use of items such as filters.
Leasing options available Of course, not every estate is ready to go digital overnight. Upfront investment in sensors, cloud platforms, and integration, can be a barrier, but many companies offering such solutions also offer leasing arrangements that help spread the burden of upfront capital costs, and transfer these into smaller monthly revenue costs that can easily be offset by the cost savings. The better companies also provide full support and training, which helps staff quickly get used to the new way of doing things. Many people from within the water management sector are already comparing the introduction of digital water monitoring with what happened when smartphones were introduced. Those companies that have been using the technology for the last couple of years have proven that they wouldn’t go back to the old way of doing things, as they have become used to the many benefits of this remarkable technology. In addition, universities with ageing estates, NHS Trusts under tight regulatory scrutiny, and commercial offices adjusting to hybrid working patterns, are adopting digital monitoring not just for compliance, but for peace of mind. Looking ahead, it’s clear that DWM is more than a trend. It’s a practical response to real-world challenges: tightening regulations, environmental responsibilities, rising labour costs, and the need for operational resilience in uncertain times.
September 2025 Health Estate Journal 65
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