Smart Valve™ ROI for Multifamily Properties: What the Numbers Actually Look Like

Why Multifamily Is One of the Best-Performing Property Types

Multifamily properties have three characteristics that can make them a strong candidate for Smart Valve™: high, consistent water consumption across all units; shared infrastructure on a single main supply line; and a central meter for assessment. The Smart Valve™ installs on the main supply line, subject to site assessment. Any planned shutdown is confirmed with the site and communicated through the property's operating process.

The Grand Central Tampa Case Study

Grand Central at Kennedy in Tampa achieved $50,000/year in combined water and sewer savings — a 23% reduction — verified over a 2-year period with two 6-inch Smart Valve™ units. The property is a high-rise multifamily building with significant shared water consumption across laundry, domestic hot water, and common areas.

For the full verified M&V data, visit the Grand Central Tampa case study. Additional multifamily results are available at Toronto Multifamily and Park Avenue NJ.

Portfolio Math: Stacking Savings Across Multiple Properties

For a multifamily operator with 10 properties averaging $8,000/month each in combined water and sewer costs:

NOI Impact and Asset Valuation

Water savings flow directly to NOI. For a property valued at a 5% cap rate, $50,000/year in water savings increases property value by $1,000,000. This is the conversation to have with asset managers and investors — not just facilities teams. Water efficiency is not a cost center discussion. It's an asset value discussion.

For more on the multifamily case study portfolio, visit the Multifamily industry page.