Case StudyMultifamily Residential · Union City, NJ
1625 Palisades Ave — 38-Unit Apartment
14% Water Reduction · 7-Month Payback
A 5-story, 38-unit apartment building in Union City, NJ with a 2" municipal meter achieved a 14% reduction in daily water use, delivering over $5,000 in annualized savings.
14%Water ReductionMetered volume
$5,125Annualized SavingsUSD
343kGallons SavedPer year
7 monthsPayback PeriodRapid ROI
Gallons Per Day — Before vs. After
Baseline: 6,920 gpd vs Post-Install: 5,980 gpd
Operational Notes
The building operates at 100% occupancy with highly consistent water consumption. The 14% drop was directly measurable immediately following the February 2017 installation.
Financial Impact
At a combined water and sewer rate of $0.0149/gal (incl. sewer), the annualized savings of $5,125 covers the cost of the 2" valve installation in just 7 months.