Case StudyCondominium HOA · Tampa, Florida · Installed July 2020

Chateau Tower Condominiums — Tampa, FL
16% Water Reduction · $11,028/yr Saved

Condominium HOA on a 3″ Smart Valve™. Savings realized immediately on first bill. Installed and verified by energy efficiency consultants Gone Green Earth.

16%Water ReductionImmediate — first bill

$11,028Annual SavingsWater + sewer

9.2 MonthsPayback PeriodReturn on investment

$45,1125-Year Net ProfitAfter valve cost

Monthly Water Usage — Before vs After

Before: 550,000 gal/month · After: 462,000 gal/month · 3″ Smart Valve™

A 16% reduction on 550,000 gal/mo delivers $11,028 in annual water & sewer savings.

5-Year Financial Summary

Annual Water + Sewer Savings$11,028

Simple Payback Period9.2 Months

5-Year Net Profit$45,112

3″ Smart Valve™ · Installed July 2020 · HOA confirmed

"Gone Green Earth carefully analyzed the optimal way to install the SMART VALVE™ before beginning the project. It was seamlessly installed and the solution was undetected by our residents. The valve continues to work perfectly while decreasing our water and sewer costs by over 16%. We are impressed with the numbers and the amazing savings!"

— Chateau Tower Board Member

16%

Water Reduction

Immediate — first bill

$11,028

Annual Savings

Water + sewer combined

9.2 Months

Payback Period

Full ROI in under 10 months

Key Findings

16% savings realized on first bill

Savings were immediate — the first bill after the July 2020 installation already reflected the full 16% reduction. No adjustment period or break-in required.

No pressure change detected by residents

Despite a 16% reduction in metered consumption, no change in water pressure was detected by residents — confirming that the Smart Valve™ eliminates over-spinning without affecting supply.

9.2-month ROI on a 3″ installation

At $11,028/yr savings, the HOA recovered the full valve cost in just 9.2 Months — making this the fastest payback of any HOA deployment in this case study portfolio.

$45,112 net profit over 5 years

The 5-year profit of $45,112 accounts for the valve purchase price, making this a straightforward infrastructure investment with a confirmed positive return.