Industrial Operations Pay Some of the Highest Water Bills in Canada
High-volume, continuous-use water systems are the norm in industrial facilities, and the savings potential is proportionally large.
Light industrial operations in Canada use water in ways that are fundamental to production: cooling systems, process water, equipment cleaning, sanitation, and facility maintenance all contribute to a monthly bill that is largely treated as a fixed cost of doing business. But commercial water meters in industrial environments are subject to the same air entrainment and pressure irregularities that affect every other metered building, and in high-volume facilities, the dollar impact of that over-reading is amplified.
The Smart Valve™ has been installed in over 20,000 commercial and industrial facilities across North America. In industrial settings, a 15–35% reduction in metered water consumption can represent significant annual savings, often more than in any other sector. The installation is completed on the customer’s side of the meter with no changes to production equipment, no downtime, and no upfront cost.
Manufacturing
Water is embedded in the manufacturing process at every stage, and meters in manufacturing environments are among the most prone to over-reading.
Manufacturing facilities use water for an enormous range of purposes, depending on the product being made: cooling equipment and processes, cleaning components and machinery, sanitizing production areas, and supporting employee facilities across a large workforce. In many manufacturing operations, water runs continuously across multiple shifts, making it one of the facility’s most consistent utility expenses.
Industrial water systems often include large pipes, high flow rates, and variable demand across production areas. These conditions create an environment where air entrainment is most significant. The Smart Valve™ addresses this by maintaining consistent upstream pressure, ensuring accurate metering.
With a guaranteed 15–35% reduction in metered consumption and no capital requirement, the programme is straightforward to evaluate and implement. The free site assessment will confirm compatibility with your water system and provide a projected savings figure based on your current billing.
Metal Working
Cutting fluids, coolants, parts washing, and facility sanitation make metalworking shops consistent and significant water users.
Metalworking operations rely on water for key processes, including machining, fabrication, stamping, and finishing. Water-based coolants manage heat, parts washing ensures cleanliness between steps, and sanitation contributes to overall consumption.
What makes metalworking environments particularly susceptible to over-metering is the intermittent, high-flow demand created by coolant systems and parts washers cycling on and off. These pressure fluctuations draw air into the system, which registers as water volume on the meter. The Smart Valve™ smooths those fluctuations and prevents air from reaching the meter in the first place.
Installation requires no changes to coolant systems, parts washers, or any other production equipment. The Smart Valve™ is installed in the mechanical room and works transparently alongside existing infrastructure. A free site assessment is the first step; it’s complimentary and carries no obligation.
Large Scale Food Production
Food safety standards require continuous water use for sanitation, making food production facilities among the most water-intensive businesses in Canada.
Large-scale food production facilities operate under strict regulatory requirements for sanitation, which directly translate into water consumption. Production equipment must be cleaned between runs. Surfaces and floors must be sanitized regularly. Produce and proteins are washed before processing. In many facilities, sanitation water use is as significant as process water use, and it runs on a fixed schedule regardless of production volume.
Because sanitation cannot be reduced or deferred, the Smart Valve™ approach is ideally suited to food production environments. Every wash cycle, every sanitize step, every cleaning protocol continues exactly as required. Only what the meter records changes.
With over 20,000 installations completed across North America and a performance guarantee on every one, the programme has a proven track record in high-demand commercial water environments. The annual inspection programme ensures ongoing optimal performance at no additional cost to the facility.
See If Your Property
Qualifies for 15%–35% Water Savings
If your building has high water usage, a water bill review is the first step in determining whether system-level optimization is a good fit.
There is no obligation to proceed beyond the review. The goal is simple: determine whether meaningful, measurable water savings are achievable for your property.
Qualified businesses must spend over $2,000 CAD per month on average on water and sewage.
