In the UK, smart water meters have been installed in a number of Mapletree’s Student Housing and office properties, with plans to expand efforts across other assets in Europe. These smart water metres are pivotal in getting better insights into water consumption patterns, as well as detecting leaks and validating water invoices. One such insight revealed a leak caused by a faulty pressure-reducing valve on the hot water line, which allowed water to flow directly into the drain and was unnoticed by the tenant. After repairs a substantial decrease in water consumption was observed. Mapletree is projected to save 17,839,625 litres of water on an annual basis with the successful installation of smart water metres across 43 properties to date. This not only underscores the effectiveness of smart metering in driving environmental conservation but also highlights the substantial financial savings that can be achieved through innovative water management practices.

Installation of smart water meter at Hampton Square, the UK.