Case Study - 3953 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, OH

The Water Scrooge™ was brought in to help reduce water consumption and water-related operating costs at Ayden Health Care, a 58-bathroom healthcare facility located at 3953 Navarre Avenue in Oregon, Ohio.

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 excess water flow.

Before engaging with The Water Scrooge™, the facility recorded 1,524 units of water consumption during the January 2 to April 1, 2025 billing period.

The Water Scrooge™ installations were completed on December 18, 2025. By the comparable billing period in 2026, water consumption had fallen to 759 units, representing approximately 50.2% lower recorded water consumption.

The facility's total water-related utility bill also fell from $9,806.15 to $5,214.09, a difference of $4,592.06.

The following comparison is based on actual City of Oregon water bills from before and after the installation.

Before the Water Scrooge™ Installation

The City of Oregon water bill due May 15, 2025, covers water consumption from January 2 to April 1, 2025.

During this period, Ayden Health Care recorded:

The facility consumed 1,524 units of water, with each unit representing 100 cubic feet.

Water and sewer charges alone totaled $8,070.31, accounting for a substantial portion of the facility's overall utility expenses.

For a healthcare property that relies on water throughout the day, running toilets and excessive water flow through showers and faucets can add unnecessary costs.

After the Water Scrooge™ Installation

The Water Scrooge™ installation was completed on December 18, 2025.

The City of Oregon bill due May 15, 2026, covers water consumption from January 5 to April 1, 2026, approximately three to six months after the installation.

During this period, the facility recorded:

Water consumption fell from 1,524 units to just 759 units.

The total bill also decreased substantially, falling to $5,214.09.

This reduction followed the installation of The Toilet Scrooge™ and shower and faucet regulators, which were installed to help limit unnecessary water consumption throughout the facility.

The Results

Comparing the two billing periods shows a substantial reduction in recorded water consumption and water-related utility expenses after the Water Scrooge™ installation.

Water Consumption Dropped Approximately 50.2%

Before installation, Ayden Health Care consumed 1,524 units of water.

After installation, consumption fell to 759 units.

That represents 765 fewer units of water used, or approximately:

50.2% Reduction in Water Consumption

This reduction means the facility recorded about half as much water consumption in the 2026 comparison period.

The results are supported by actual utility bills from the City of Oregon.

The two billing periods differ slightly in length, so the percentage represents the reduction in total recorded consumption rather than a daily usage adjustment.

Water and Sewer Costs Fell Significantly

Ayden Health Care also recorded a substantial reduction in its water-related utility expenses.

Before Installation: $9,806.15

After Installation: $5,214.09

That is:

$4,592.06 Less on the Bill

Or approximately:

46.8% Reduction in Total Billed Charges

Potential Annual Cost Impact

The before-installation bill covered approximately 89 days, while the after-installation bill covered approximately 86 days. When the total charges are compared on a daily basis:

Before Installation: Approximately $110.18 per day

After Installation: Approximately $60.63 per day

That represents approximately:

$49.55 Less Per Day

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

$18,100 in Annual Water-Related Cost Reduction

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

Note: Actual savings can vary depending on facility occupancy, seasonal water use, utility rates, operational conditions, and other factors.

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 help limit this waste by automatically controlling the water supply to the toilet 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 limit excessive water flow during regular use, reducing the amount of water consumed at those fixtures.

At Ayden Health Care, these solutions were installed together to address unnecessary water use from multiple sources.

Following installation, the facility recorded approximately 50.2% lower water consumption between the compared billing periods.

The actual utility records also showed $4,592.06 less in total billed charges.

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

Learn more about the Toilet Scrooge™ and how it helps limit unnecessary toilet 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.