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Water conservation built for multifamily

Stop paying for water
you don’t need.

Discover whether your multifamily assets could reduce annual water and sewer expenses by 40% to 60%, potentially with no upfront cost.

No risk. No obligation. A property-specific assessment.
Potential annual reduction
40% to 60%
Water & sewer expense Lower
Net operating income Higher
Resident disruption Minimal
Results vary by property and existing conditions.
500+
Multifamily clients served
40% to 60%
Typical annual savings opportunity
Up to 60%
Fewer plumbing-related work orders
$0
Potential upfront investment
Documented portfolio value impact

Lower expenses. Higher NOI. Greater property value.

Water and sewer savings reduce controllable operating expenses. That improvement flows directly to net operating income and, when capitalized, can create meaningful additional asset value across a portfolio.

$13.86 million
Documented Eight-Property Estimate
Lower water expense
+
Higher NOI
=
Greater asset value

This estimate is based on documented annual water and sewer savings across eight properties using a 5.8% capitalization rate. Actual property value impact depends on realized savings, property performance, and market conditions.

Documented eight-property example
$13.86 million
Estimated Additional Property Value
8 Properties
$66,934 Monthly savings
5.8% Cap rate used

Across eight properties, estimated value increased by $13,860,777 based on annual water and sewer savings. Six projects recovered program costs within two years or less, and the owner expanded the program to seven additional properties.

Five completed projects

Results that are easy to see.

Each project below is shown with larger, simplified figures from the eight-property portfolio example.

Project 1
64%
Water and sewer savings
339 units
$20,098 monthly savings
Project 2
63%
Water and sewer savings
249 units
$13,709 monthly savings
Project 3
59%
Water and sewer savings
141 units
$11,003 monthly savings
Project 4
70%
Water and sewer savings
144 units
$9,020 monthly savings
Project 5
62%
Water and sewer savings
108 units
$4,727 monthly savings
The hidden expense

Water waste rarely announces itself.

01
Utility costs keep rising
Even modest inefficiencies compound across hundreds of units and every month of ownership.
02
Small leaks become big losses
Running toilets, aging fixtures, and undetected issues quietly drain operating income.
03
Capital competes for attention
Water conservation often gets deferred when owners expect a costly, disruptive project.
“Every month you fail to address water conservation at your asset adds a significant, avoidable expense.”
Paul Marks, The Multifamily Water Guy
Collected old toilets during implementation
BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION
Before implementation

Older fixtures can create ongoing, avoidable expense.

High-consumption toilets and aging internal components can waste substantial amounts of water across a multifamily asset. This original project photo shows the full collection of old fixtures removed during implementation.

Analysis first
Measure current water use and identify the savings opportunity
Existing conditions
Identify high-consumption fixtures and aging components
Implementation plan
Define the scope and coordinate replacement with minimal disruption
A practical path forward

From utility bills to measurable savings.

We evaluate the opportunity first, so you can make a decision based on property-specific data rather than assumptions.

Start the conversation↗
01
Share property data
Provide property details, 12 months of water and sewer bills, and monthly occupancy.
02
Receive the analysis
We identify projected consumption, savings, scope, and the available program options.
03
Choose the right approach
Review a straightforward owner-funded or qualifying shared-savings path.
04
Implement and monitor
Our in-house team completes the work and monitors performance to help sustain results.
What clients say

Credibility earned property by property.

Daren Hill

We’ve significantly reduced water and sewer consumption by over 50% at several properties, directly translating to savings for residents and ownership.

Daren Hill
Senior Project Manager, FCP
Suan Tinsley

We’ve achieved over 50% savings on water and sewer costs across several properties, and we implemented the entire program with no upfront costs.

Suan Tinsley
Managing Director, Dayrise Residential (retired)
John Carter

The solutions made a significant impact on our bottom line and helped increase property value. The process I was concerned about turned out to be painless.

John Carter
Managing Director, CASTO
Jessica Braden

No gimmicks, no complicated tech—just straightforward, effective solutions. The work was completed quickly, professionally, and with sustained savings.

Jessica Braden
Director of Asset Management, Community Housing Partners
Paul Marks
30+
Years serving multifamily
Experience matters

Meet Paul Marks
The Multifamily Water Guy.

Paul has spent more than three decades serving the multifamily industry. His approach connects water conservation with what owners and operators care about most: reducing expenses, improving NOI, limiting disruption, and producing results that last.

It begins with a candid assessment of whether a property is a strong fit. If it is, Paul and his team provide a clear path from analysis through implementation and ongoing monitoring.

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