Cost Saving Case Studies
Case Study: Calhoun West Apartments
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Building Type: 4 Story, 122 Units
Problem: High year after year water & sewer costs
Solution: Installed UMS POU submeters.
Results:
✓ 42% year after year sustained reduction in water & sewer use.
✓ Saving over 3 million gallons of water per year.
✓ Payback of 13 months.
Case Study: Franklin Housing Cooperative
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Building Type: 4 Story, 180 Units
Problem: Out of control water & sewer costs
Solution: Installed UMS POU submeters. Worked with property management to educate tenants and provide conservation tips.
Results:
✓ Numerous leaking toilets reported and repaired
✓ 49% year after year sustained reduction in water & sewer use.
✓ Saving over 7 million gallons of water per year.
✓ Payback of 11 months
✓ Estimated 20% in natural gas used in the heating of domestic hot water.