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 make them ideal for Smart Valve™: high, consistent water consumption across all units; shared infrastructure on a single main supply line; and no tenant disruption required for installation. The Smart Valve™ installs on the main supply line — one installation covers the entire building. Residents never notice the installation and their water experience is unchanged.

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.