Case StudyLuxury Hospitality · Fort Lauderdale, FL · AWS pilot report dated December 12, 2025

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale
26% Reduction in Daily Water Use (6-Inch Service)

AWS reports this December 12, 2025 pilot result. The published figures cover the primary domestic 6-inch service and the full combined system; individual results vary.

26%Daily Water Reduction6″ primary service
34%Occupancy-Normalized6″ primary service
17%Combined-System Occupancy-Normalized
21%Cost Reduction/DayWater + sewer combined
~$27KAnnual Avoided CostAt current tariffs
Monthly Reduction % — 6-inch Service (Occupancy-Normalized)

August–October 2025 · Normalized for occupied room-nights per day

Monthly occupancy-normalized figures are reported for the 6-inch service; the combined-system occupancy-normalized result is 17%.

Reduction % by Measurement Method

6-inch primary domestic service vs full combined domestic system

The full-system figure (17%) includes a second 4-inch domestic service line that was not part of the pilot, which dilutes the combined average. The 6-inch service alone — where the Smart Valve™ was installed — shows 26%–34% reduction.

21%
Reduction in Water/Sewer Cost per Day
AWS report · December 12, 2025
~$27,000 at current tariffs
Annual Avoided Cost
At current tariffs · USD

Key Findings

Guest experience unaffected

The Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is a property with zero tolerance for pressure or flow disruption. The M&V report confirmed no impact to guest water pressure or service quality throughout the pilot.

Both water and sewer costs reduced

The 21% daily cost reduction applies to the combined water + sewer bill. Sewer charges in South Florida are typically metered to water consumption — so every gallon saved reduces both line items.

Results position the brand for portfolio-wide rollout

Following the pilot M&V confirmation, the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale result has been used as the basis for a portfolio-wide engagement across the brand's global flagship properties.

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The AWS report states ~$27,000 annual avoided cost at current tariffs. A written 15% minimum-savings guarantee applies only to qualifying projects under a written performance agreement.

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