How The Gates Hotel Cut Water Costs by 20.7%
For hotels, reducing water use can't come at the expense of the guest experience.
At The Gates Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach, the FluidLytix Wave Valve™ helped the property achieve an average 20.7% reduction in total water utility costs, while maintaining the water pressure guests and hotel operations required.
Watch the case study to see the installation, the property and the results.
A 235-Room Miami Beach Hotel
The Gates Hotel South Beach is an eight-story, 235-room property with a swimming pool, restaurant and other water-intensive hospitality operations. Like many hotels, the property had already implemented traditional water-conservation measures.
The opportunity was to address water at the building's main water line.
The solution was one 4-inch Wave Valve™.
Installation was completed in under 30 minutes, with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
The Results
Following installation, The Gates Hotel calculated an average:
20.7% reduction in total water utility costs
The documented case also reported an 8.99% reduction in water use.
Christian Diaz, Director of Engineering at The Gates Hotel South Beach, said the technology had been more effective than the other water-saving measures implemented throughout the property.
The hotel also reported that the Wave Valve™ paid for itself while maintaining strong water pressure throughout the property.
Why This Matters for Hotels
Hotels operate differently from many other commercial properties.
Guest showers, laundry, kitchens, housekeeping, pools, landscaping and other operations create constant water demand. Many properties have already installed low-flow fixtures and implemented linen and towel reuse programs.
The Gates Hotel case demonstrates another approach: managing conditions at the main water line without changing fixtures or asking guests to change their behavior.
Every property is different, and the Gates Hotel's 20.7% result should not be assumed for every building. Potential savings depend on factors including water consumption, incoming pressure, meter technology, utility rates and property conditions.
How the Wave Valve™ Works
Installed on the customer side of the meter, the patented Wave Valve™ is designed to:
Compress entrained air
Stabilize downstream pressure
Improve flow conditions
Reduce unnecessary water consumption and cost
It is not a pressure-reducing valve (PRV) and does not alter or recalibrate the utility's water meter.
Find out whether your hotel or commercial property may be a candidate for the Wave Valve™.
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