Water and Buildings: Urgent Facts
- 1 in 4 people globally face water scarcity today. (UNICEF Report)
- Commercial buildings can waste up to 25% of their water due to leaks and inefficiencies. (EPA Data)
- Sustainable water management is critical for achieving green building certifications like LEED, WELL, and IGBC.
In a world grappling with climate change and water scarcity, buildings must be part of the solution, not the problem.
Smart Building Management Systems (BMS) offer a powerful way to monitor, conserve, and optimize water usage — driving both environmental and financial sustainability.
How Smart BMS Supports Water Conservation
1. Real-Time Water Monitoring
Smart BMS platforms continuously track water flow across different zones — from HVAC cooling towers to restrooms and irrigation systems.
✅ Impact:
- Identify unusual water usage instantly
- Spot hidden leaks early
- Prevent costly water wastage and damage
With Know Your Building®, facility teams can view real-time dashboards showing water consumption patterns — and act proactively.
2. Automated Leak Detection and Alerts
Manual inspections miss many micro-leaks that can waste thousands of liters over time.
Smart BMS uses sensors and AI analytics to:
- Detect minor and major leaks automatically
- Send real-time alerts to maintenance teams
- Trigger automatic shut-off valves in critical areas
✅ Impact:
- Save water
- Reduce building maintenance costs
- Minimize environmental impact
3. Optimized HVAC Water Usage
Cooling towers and HVAC systems are some of the biggest consumers of water in commercial buildings.
Smart BMS can:
- Monitor water makeup and blowdown cycles
- Optimize cooling operations based on weather and occupancy
- Prevent unnecessary water loss through smarter system control
✅ Impact:
- Boost system efficiency
- Extend equipment lifespan
- Cut down operational water use
4. Smart Irrigation Management
For campuses and green buildings, landscape irrigation can be a major water expense.
Smart BMS solutions integrate with:
- Soil moisture sensors
- Weather forecasts
- Time-based or need-based watering schedules
✅ Impact:
- Reduce overwatering
- Maintain healthier landscapes
- Conserve thousands of liters of water annually
5. Supporting Sustainability Certifications
Water-efficient buildings are increasingly favored for:
- LEED Water Efficiency (WE) Credits
- WELL Building Standard (water quality, conservation)
- IGBC Green Building Certifications
Smart BMS platforms automatically log water savings, track usage over time, and generate reports — making certification processes smoother and faster.
✅ Impact:
- Strengthen ESG initiatives
- Enhance brand image
- Attract tenants and investors prioritizing sustainability
Why Know Your Building® is Your Partner in Water Conservation
At Know Your Building®, we offer a cloud-native wireless BMS designed for sustainability.
Our platform empowers commercial buildings to:
- Monitor real-time water usage
- Detect leaks automatically
- Optimize cooling and irrigation systems
- Generate actionable insights for conservation
We help you save water, reduce costs, and future-proof your building against growing environmental challenges.
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