With more homeowners in Australia looking for smart technologies to automate their homes, smart water can also be used to automate your plumbing system. You may have automated your windows, garage, lights, blinds, speakers, appliances, clocks, surveillance cameras, climate control systems, home security systems, cleaning systems and even food preparations. So, what about your plumbing systems? Do you want to continue wasting water in your Aussie household?

Smart plumbing systems

Automating your plumbing system is the best way you can save water in your home. Sometimes, water pipes burst and we realise when it is too late. We realise after the water has already caused damage to our property or when we have lost a lot of water and money. Pinhole leaks, dripping faucets and other problems may be realised when it is too late. For people who get water bills on a quarterly basis, the little leak in your house could add up to a big cost over time. Apart from costs, you will have wasted a lot of water that could have saved people from dying of thirst somewhere else.

It does not necessarily have to be a water leak. We have forgetful homeowners who leave faucets running and leave the house with the water running continuously. Pets can also turn on faucets accidentally and leave them running for hours until homeowners come back to find they have wasted a lot of water. Smart water technology systems can alert homeowners of abnormal water events. Water misuse and water leaks are real and everyone has experienced a water incident in their life. If you are still not convinced, read the following statistics about water.

  • According to information from insurance companies, water damage accounts to nearly half of property damage claims.
  • 57% of homeowners who have experienced water leak claims in the past 2 years spent more than 5000 dollars on clean-up costs.
  • 41% of homeowners appreciate devices that alert them to water leaks.

Now is the time to do something

If you have never thought about using technology to prevent water wastage in your home, now is the time to think about it. Your plumbing system can benefit from water technology. When you add the technology to your plumbing business, you will be able to gain new business and you will offer valuable benefits to your existing customers and help conserve water.

Getting started

The first thing to do before you get started is to do your research. Some manufacturers offer water technology systems that are designed with professional plumbing in mind. The smart assistant plus shutoff can be connected to your plumbing device and installed by a professional plumber. It is helpful if you are familiar with the internet and you have some tech-savvy background.

However, for smart water products that are installed through an exclusive network, you can get sufficient training from the manufacturer. All you need is a willingness to learn. Homeowners are longing to get water technology devices and they are willing to pay for it so that they can get alerted of plumbing problems automatically.