A multi-residential property in Toronto contracted The RPM Groups and their partner Bondi Water Controls to complete a full water efficiency retrofit. The 14-storey, 94-unit building received targeted upgrades to reduce leaks and improve overall consumption, with the project completed in under four weeks.
Building Size: 14 stories
Total Units: 94 (predominantly one-bedroom)
Year Built: 1970
Daily Water Use: 52,000 liters (13,735 gallons)
(553 L or 146 gallons per unit/day)
Toilet Types: Mix of 4.8 L and 6.0 L per flush
Leak Rate: 23% (22 out of 96 toilets)
Daily Water Use: 28,400 liters (7,501 gallons)
(301 L or 80 gallons per unit/day)
Water Usage Reduction: 46%
Leak Rate: 0%
Monitoring: Flowie sensors from Alert Labs installed on city water meter for pre- and post-project tracking
Inspected and replaced faulty toilet fill valves
Replaced toilet flappers with Korky Floater Flappers
Installed Guard Dog Valves™ – motion-activated flow control valves
Tested and replaced outdated showerheads and faucet aerators with high-efficiency models
Project Cost: $34,000 (after taxes)
Year One Savings: $35,000
Net Operating Income (NOI) Increase: $35,000
Property Valuation Increase: $700,000
(based on a 5% CAP rate)
Simple Payback Period: Less than 1 year
