Smart Valve for Water Systems

Smart Valve for Water Meters: Lower Building Water Bills

The Water Scrooge™ Smart Valve is designed to reduce air in the water flow that may be measured by your water meter. This helps reduce the volume recorded by the meter and can lower your monthly water costs.

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Does Your Water Meter
Measure Air?

When water moves through your building’s plumbing system, air can also be present in the water supply. Some water meters may record this air along with the water passing through the meter. This means part of the volume shown in your water bill may not always be water alone.

For multifamily and commercial properties with high water use, even a small difference in the recorded volume can add to monthly water costs. The Water Scrooge™ Smart Valve is designed to help reduce the volume of air that may be measured, helping lower the amount recorded by the meter and reduce avoidable water costs.

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Actual savings vary by property

Your water system, pressure, flow, water use, and valve setting can all affect the results.

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How It Works

How the Smart Valve for Water Systems Works

Here’s how The Water Scrooge™ Smart Valve works within a building’s water system
and adjusts to match changing flow and pressure conditions.

Built for Multifamily and Commercial Water Systems

Pay less for the same water use. The Water Scrooge™ Smart Valve compresses air to reduce its volume before it is measured, helping lower the amount recorded on your water bill.

Reduces Air Volume Before Measurement

Reduces Air Volume Before Measurement

The Smart Valve compresses air in the water flow, reducing the volume that may be recorded by the water meter.

Helps Lower Recorded Water Volume

Helps Lower Recorded Water Volume

With less air volume being measured, the meter may record a lower total volume, helping reduce monthly water costs.

Cut Water Bills 15% to 20% with a
Smart Valve for Water

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Setting Up the Valve

How the Smart Valve Is Set Up for Your Building

The Smart Valve is installed and adjusted to match your building’s water system. Here is how the process works:

Plumber installing Water Scrooge Smart Valve after the water meter
Reduces Air Volume Before Measurement

Install the Smart Valve

A licensed plumber installs the Smart Valve on the user side of the building’s water meter.

Set It for Your Building

Set It for Your Building

The valve is selected and set based on your building’s pipe size, water pressure, and flow conditions.

Adjust the Flow as Needed

Adjust the Flow as Needed

The Smart Valve can be adjusted from the outside to match changes in your building’s water flow and pressure.

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Track Your Water Savings

Compare your water use and bills before and after installation to see how much your property is saving.

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Applicable For

Built for Multifamily and Commercial Water Systems

From choosing the right size to adjusting the valve later, the Smart Valve is designed for multifamily and commercial water systems.

Choose the Right Valve for Your Building

Smart Valves are available for different pipe sizes and connection types. Smaller water lines can use threaded valves, while larger lines use flanged options. Choosing the right size helps the valve work properly with your existing water system.

  • Pipe size
  • Connection type
  • Meter details
  • Typical pressure
  • Flow conditions

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Threaded and flanged Smart Valve sizes

Adjust Without Replacing the Valve

Water flow and pressure can change as building needs change. The Smart Valve can be adjusted from the outside, so its setting can be updated without removing or replacing the valve.

  • Externally adjustable
  • Multiple effect settings
  • Designed for future system changes
Externally adjustable smart valve for water

Made for High-Use Properties

The Smart Valve is designed for properties where water use can add up quickly. It can be used across multifamily buildings, mixed-use properties, hotels, schools, and other commercial facilities.

  • Multifamily
  • Mixed-Use
  • Commercial
  • Education
  • Hospitality
Smart Valve for multifamily and commercial buildings

Benefits of Smart Valve

Why Property Owners Choose
This Water Saving Valve

Get better control over building water flow with a valve designed for long-term use.

Easy External Adjustment

Easy External Adjustment

The valve can be adjusted after installation without removing it. This makes it easier to change the setting when your building’s water conditions change.

Made to Fit Your Water System

Made to Fit Your Water System

Threaded and flanged options are available for different pipe sizes and plumbing systems. The right setup is selected for your property.

Built for Long-Term Use

Built for Long-Term Use

The Smart Valve uses a spring and gasket-less plunger design with fewer moving parts. It is backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Supports Your Building’s Water Flow Needs

Supports Your Building’s Water Flow Needs

The Smart Valve is designed to manage water flow without using a one-size-fits-all setting. The correct valve size and setup should be confirmed using the product specifications.

CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES

Smart Valve Results

See how property owners and managers have lowered water costs and improved NOI with The Water Scrooge™.

The Water Scrooge has a service which reduces water consumption through special devices resulting in reduced water bills and energy savings due to the need to heat fewer gallons of water.
Mark Engel, President
Langsam Property Services Corp.
It’s a capital cost that lowers expenses thus increasing cash flow, and Net Operating Income. In my business, a higher NOI increases the value of my property….Thus far, the purchase of the valve has proven to be a very good return on the investment”
Zane Drake
Managing Member | The Villas of White Rock
We have purchased and installed 12 Smart Valves in our apartment properties over past 6 months. Savings have ranged from 11% to 23%. This is particularly valuable since all of our properties separate sewer charges based upon water consumption . We intend to install in our other buildings by the end of the year.”
Greg
C.T.R.C. Management Co.

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Smart Valve Water FAQs

1
What is a water flow control valve?

A building-level valve installed after the water meter. The Water Scrooge Smart Valve compresses air in the line so the meter records less air, which can lower water bills.

2
How does The Water Scrooge™ Smart Valve work?

A licensed plumber installs the Smart Valve on the user side of the water meter. The valve is selected and set based on the building’s pipe size, water pressure, and flow conditions. Its setting can also be adjusted after installation.

3
Where is the Smart Valve installed?

The Smart Valve is installed on the user side of the building’s water meter. The exact setup depends on the property’s plumbing system, pipe size, and connection type.

4
Does the Smart Valve reduce water pressure?

The Smart Valve™ is selected and adjusted based on your building's water pressure and flow conditions to help maintain comfortable water pressure for residents. Its settings can also be adjusted externally if the building's water needs change.

5
Does Smart Valve installation require a licensed plumber?

Yes. The Smart Valve is a building-level water flow management device and should be installed by a licensed plumber.

6
How much can a water-saving valve reduce my water bill?

Savings depend on the building and its water use. One Water Scrooge customer reported savings ranging from 11% to 23% after installing 12 Smart Valves across apartment properties. These results are not guaranteed, and your savings may be different.

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7
Is the Smart Valve a shower water saver valve?

No. The Smart Valve manages water flow at the building level. If you want to control water use specifically at showers, our shower water saver valve, the Water Scrooge™ Shower Flow Controller, is designed for that purpose.

8
Does the Smart Valve reduce how much water I use?

No. The Smart Valve™ is designed to reduce the impact of air passing through your water meter, which may affect meter readings. Your water bill may decrease even if your actual water consumption stays the same.

9
Is the Smart Valve a smart leak shutoff valve?

No. It does not detect leaks or shut off water. For toilet leak prevention, see the Toilet Scrooge.

Toilet leak prevention

10
What warranty does the Smart Valve have?

A 10-year manufacturer's warranty. Its gasket-less plunger design has few moving parts.

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  • Product team to confirm the design wording: the live benefits card says "spring and gasket-less plunger design" and the audit says both "spring- and gasket-less" and "spring-loaded, gasket-less"

Take Control of Your Building’s Water Costs

See What the Smart Valve Could Save Your Property

Reduce avoidable water costs with a Smart Valve selected for your building’s water system. Find the right valve for your property and estimate your potential savings.

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