Case Study - How Autumn Lake Linwood Reduced Water Consumption by 47%

The Water Scrooge™ was brought in to help reduce water consumption and water-related operating costs at Autumn Lake Linwood, an 80-bathroom healthcare facility located at 201 New Road in Linwood, New Jersey.

The Water Scrooge™ program included:

• Installation of the Toilet Scrooge™ to help control water waste from running and leaking toilets.
• Installation of shower and faucet regulators to reduce excessive water flow.

Before engaging with The Water Scrooge™, the facility recorded a combined 699,000 gallons of water consumption across three utility accounts during the April 9 to May 8, 2025 billing period.

The Water Scrooge™ installations were completed on April 21, 2026. During the comparable April 10 to May 8, 2026 billing period, recorded water consumption totaled 371,000 gallons, approximately 46.9% less than the previous year.

The facility's combined water utility charges also fell from $7,601.52 to $4,204.13, a difference of $3,397.39.

The following comparison is based on actual New Jersey American Water bills for the three utility accounts associated with the facility.

Before The Water Scrooge™ Installation

The New Jersey American Water bills dated May 9, 2025, cover water consumption from April 9 to May 8, 2025.

During this 30-day period, Autumn Lake Linwood recorded:

The facility consumed 699,000 gallons of water across its three utility accounts, averaging approximately 23,300 gallons per day.

For an 80-bathroom healthcare facility, water is used throughout the day for toilets, showers, faucets, cleaning, and other daily needs.

Running toilets and excessive water flow can increase water consumption and add unnecessary costs to the facility's utility bills.

After The Water Scrooge™ Installation

The Water Scrooge™ installation was completed on April 21, 2026.

The New Jersey American Water bills dated May 11 and May 12, 2026, cover water consumption from April 10 to May 8, 2026.

During this 29-day period, the facility recorded:

Water consumption fell from 699,000 gallons to 371,000 gallons between the two billing periods. The combined utility bill also decreased to $4,204.13.

This reduction was recorded during the billing period in which The Toilet Scrooge™ and shower and faucet regulators were installed to help limit unnecessary water consumption throughout the facility.

Because installation occurred partway through the 2026 billing period, the recorded reduction should be treated as a comparison of the two billing periods rather than a measurement of a full month after installation.

The Results

Comparing the 2025 and 2026 billing periods shows a substantial reduction in recorded water consumption and utility expenses at Autumn Lake Linwood.

Water Consumption Dropped Approximately 47%

Before installation, Autumn Lake Linwood recorded 699,000 gallons of water consumption.

During the 2026 comparison period, consumption fell to 371,000 gallons.

That represents 328,000 fewer gallons of water, or approximately:

46.9% Reduction in Recorded Water Consumption

Water Consumption Comparison

The facility recorded nearly half as much water consumption during the 2026 comparison period.

These figures are supported by actual utility bills from New Jersey American Water.

The billing periods differ slightly in length, with 30 days in 2025 and 29 days in 2026. When adjusted for the number of days, average daily consumption decreased by approximately 45.1%.

Water Utility Costs Fell Significantly

Autumn Lake Linwood also recorded a substantial reduction in water-related utility expenses.

That is:

$3,397.39 Less in Total Billed Charges

Or approximately 44.7% lower total water utility charges.

Total Water Utility Charges

The lower bill shows how reduced water consumption is accompanied by lower water-related operating expenses.

Potential Annual Cost Impact

The 2025 bills covered 30 days, while the 2026 bills covered 29 days. When total billed charges are compared on a daily basis:

That represents approximately:

$108.41 Less Per Day

If that daily difference continued over a full year, it could represent approximately:

$39,600 in Annual Water-Related Cost Reduction

This is a simple annualized estimate based on the two billing periods, not a verified or guaranteed annual savings figure.

Note: Actual savings can vary depending on facility occupancy, seasonal water use, utility rates, operational conditions, and other factors. The comparison also includes days before the April 21, 2026 installation.

The Toilet Scrooge™ and Water Flow Savings Solution

Running toilets can waste significant amounts of water when internal components fail or leaks continue unnoticed.

The Toilet Scrooge™ is designed to limit this waste by automatically controlling the toilet's water supply when the bathroom is vacant.

This helps prevent a running toilet from continuously consuming water until the underlying problem is identified and repaired.

Shower and faucet regulators serve a different purpose. They help control excessive water flow during regular use, reducing the amount of water consumed at those fixtures.

At Autumn Lake Linwood, these solutions were installed together to address unnecessary water use across the facility's 80 bathrooms.

The 2026 billing records showed approximately 47% lower water consumption and $3,397.39 less in total billed charges compared with the same period in 2025.

These results show how water-saving solutions can help healthcare facilities manage water consumption and reduce avoidable operating expenses.

Explore The Toilet Scrooge™ and see how automatic toilet water control can help limit unnecessary water waste.

About The Water Scrooge™

The Water Scrooge™ offers water conservation products and solutions for multifamily properties, nursing homes, healthcare facilities, landlords, property managers, and homeowners.

Its solutions include shower flow controllers, toilet leak-prevention devices, building-level water flow management products, and hot-water-saving devices.

The goal is simple: reduce wasted water and help property owners lower water-related operating costs.