School Districts Are Leaving Thousands in Water Savings on the Table — Smart Valve™ Delivers 21% Verified Savings at Zero Upfront Cost
St. Albert Public Schools verified 21% average water reduction across a 4-school pilot — an approximately $6,500 annualized result. Canadian Water Savings supplied, installed, and calibrated Smart Valve™ at no cost under the public-sector commitment for that Canadian pilot. Other districts require a site-specific assessment and written agreement.
Verified School District Case Study
St. Albert Public Schools — 21% District Average
- 21% average daily water reduction across 4 schools
- Approximately $6,500 annualized result — meter-verified
- 2,069 m³ of water saved annually
- $0 upfront under the CWS commitment for this pilot
- Results by site: Paul Kane 16%, Leo Nickerson 12%, Murial Martin 39%, Elmer Gish 18%
- No operational interruption was reported during this pilot
Results by School — Average Daily Consumption Reduction
Source: Canadian Water Savings · St. Albert Public Schools utility meter data · Sep 2025 – Feb 2026. Values shown as average daily consumption reduction (m³/day). Pre-install = baseline prior to SmartValve™ installation.
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District Assessment
We can analyze available water billing data across your school buildings and project site-specific savings before any commitment. Results depend on each building and its operating conditions.
Written Agreement & Installation
Any performance terms, installation plan, water shutdown, and funding are set out in the applicable written agreement. The St. Albert pilot was completed under its Canadian public-sector commitment; other districts require separate review.
Compare Meter Data
Post-installation metered consumption can be compared against an agreed baseline for budget and board reporting. The cadence, method, and documentation depend on the project agreement.
What Could You Save?
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Monthly Savings
$1,760
Annual Savings
$21,120
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 School Districts Are One of Smart Valve™'s Most Impactful Applications
Water budgets compete with classroom priorities. Smart Valve™ can be evaluated as a potential source of budget relief using each district's meter data and written project terms.
A Documented Pilot Result
The St. Albert four-school pilot recorded a 21% average water reduction and an approximately $6,500 annualized result. The value and use of any future savings depend on the district's own billing data and agreement.
Canadian Pilot Funding Terms
Canadian Water Savings (CWS) supplied, installed, and calibrated Smart Valve™ at $0 upfront for the St. Albert Public Schools pilot. Funding and capital terms for another district are not implied and require a separate written agreement.
12%–39% Range in One Pilot
The St. Albert pilot spans four school buildings of diverse size and age (500–1,500 students per site). Results ranged from 12% to 39% by building, with a verified district average of 21%. This specific study result should not be treated as a result for another school.
Pilot Operations Were Documented
The St. Albert pilot ran six months through active school operations without a reported reduction in water service. Pressure, service, scheduling, and shutdown effects must be assessed for each building.
Review Applicable Water-System Requirements
NSF 61 and NSF 372 certifications are relevant product credentials. Responsible facility and water professionals should confirm suitability for the particular school water supply and applicable requirements.
Supports Documented Reporting
The St. Albert pilot recorded 2,069 m³ of water saved annually across four schools. Meter data may support a district's own reporting after its team confirms the baseline, method, and applicable reporting requirements.
School Water Savings — Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Case Studies
Published results and measurement details vary by project; review the applicable written terms for each site.
Request a School District Water Assessment
We'll review your district's water consumption and discuss a site-specific assessment, informed by the St. Albert Public Schools pilot. Funding and performance terms depend on the written agreement.
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