Hotels Use More Water Than Almost Any Commercial Property — AWS Reports Average Savings Just Above 22% Across North American Projects
Hotel results depend on property conditions and billing data. The December 12, 2025 AWS report states a 26% reduction in daily water use (6-inch service); review the report's other methods and scope.
AWS-Reported Hotel Pilot · December 12, 2025
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale — Scoped Pilot Results
Read the full case study →- 26% reduction in daily water use (6-inch service)
- 34% reduction in occupancy-normalized use (6-inch service)
- 17% reduction in combined system occupancy-normalized use
- 21% reduction in water/sewer cost per day
- ~$27,000 annual avoided cost at current tariffs
- American Water Savings report; individual results vary
Hotel pressure and flow conditions are site-dependent
Manufacturer materials describe Smart Valve™ as a mechanical device designed to manage pressure and flow at the service line. Actual pressure, flow, meter behavior, and project suitability depend on the property's measured conditions and site-specific review.
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We review billing data and site conditions before any commitment. AWS reports average savings just above 22% across its North American projects; individual results vary.
Terms and site-confirmed installation
Any qualifying written performance terms are confirmed before work begins. The site confirms access and any planned shutdown; later external adjustments need no shutdown.
Project-specific reporting
AWS and the customer agree on comparison periods and reporting. M&V and reporting vary by project; any certification use requires the applicable program’s review.
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Hotel Water Costs — Full Budget Breakdown
Where hotel water budgets go — HVAC cooling towers, laundry, pools, and guestrooms — including the sewer multiplier most operators miss.
Explore Water CostsLaundry & Cooling Towers — 50–70% of Hotel Water Use
Laundry and cooling towers account for most hotel water consumption. One Smart Valve™ installation addresses both simultaneously from the main supply line.
See the BreakdownGreen Certification — LEED, Green Key & Booking.com
Project documentation can support internal review; GRESB, LEED, Green Key, and Booking.com Travel Sustainable requirements vary and are not guaranteed by an installation.
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Monthly Savings
$4,400
Annual Savings
$52,800
Illustrative gross eligible water/sewer savings at 22% before fees; individual results vary. AWS reports average savings just above 22% across its North American projects. Individual results vary. AWS reports 40,000+ Smart Valve installations in North America.
Why Hotels Are One of Smart Valve™'s Highest ROI Applications
Hotels consume enormous volumes of water — in kitchens, laundry, pools, cooling towers, and guestrooms. Every gallon that passes through your meter costs money. Smart Valve™ reduces what your meter reads, not what your guests use.
Review Eligible Water Costs
Water and sewer costs depend on the property's uses, rate structure, and billing classifications. The Four Seasons AWS report states ~$27,000 annual avoided cost at current tariffs.
Guest operations review
The property team should review pressure, flow, quality, access, and guest-service requirements before installation. Outcomes depend on site conditions and are not promised to be invisible.
Multiple High-Consumption Points
Hotels have multiple commercial water applications — HVAC cooling, laundry, kitchen, pools, and guestrooms. All draw from the same metered supply. Smart Valve™ reduces the metered total across all of them simultaneously.
Rates Are Site-Specific
Water and sewer tariffs vary by utility, customer class, and billing period. Current bills and applicable tariffs should be used for any hotel savings estimate.
M&V Documentation Available
Project-specific M&V documentation can support internal sustainability reporting. Acceptance by GRESB, CDP, a hotel brand, or another program depends on that program's requirements and review.
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 Certified
Smart Valve™ holds NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 certifications. Suitability for a particular hotel water system remains subject to applicable code, design, and site review.
Hotel Water Savings — Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Case Studies
Published results and measurement details vary by project. A written guarantee may apply to qualifying sites.
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We'll review your hotel's billing data and site conditions to prepare a site-specific estimate. Published customer results provide context but do not determine another property's outcome.
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