Smart technology stopped water leakage - avoiding major damage in new building

Digital monitoring detected abnormal water consumption – leakage from the water ejector was quickly located and repaired with minimal damage.

A potential water damage was recently averted in a new public building in Western Norway, thanks to modern monitoring and quick action from operations staff.

When you least expect it

Early on a Saturday morning, the building’s digital monitoring system, Apurgo M3, registered abnormal water consumption. The cause turned out to be a leak from an external water outlet – a known challenge during dry periods, when such outlets are often used for watering and cleaning.

Thanks to the advanced water treatment and monitoring system provided by Apurgo, the leak was quickly detected and stopped. The damage was minimal and the building could be used as planned. According to industry standards, water damage like this can cost an average of around 60,000 SEK to repair – a cost that was avoided here.

– “Water is one of our most valuable resources, and it is both economically and environmentally irresponsible to let it run away unnecessarily,” says Odd-Sverre Johansen, Team Leader at Apurgo Operations.

– When we also know that water treatment and heating require energy, it’s extra important to control consumption,” says Johansen.

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From technology to safety

Apurgo’s systems are designed to ensure safe water quality and reduce both energy consumption and maintenance costs. In this case, the technology helped prevent both financial losses and environmental impact. This incident shows that the investment in Apurgo’s water treatment system has already paid off by preventing major damage and costs.

The company’s digital platform, Apurgo Cloud, gives property managers a full overview of water quality and system status – reducing the need for manual checks and chemical use.

Apurgo’s technology uses several methods to prevent bacterial growth in water systems, including silver and copper ions, which make it possible to lower the temperature of hot water without compromising safety. This results in both lower energy consumption and improved public health – which is particularly important in schools, nursing homes and commercial buildings.

“Just” a dripping tap

Did you know that a dripping tap can waste up to 20,000 liters of water a year? That’s the equivalent of over 130 full bathtubs – completely unnecessary use of the world’s most important resource. This is a good example of how important it is to detect and repair even small leaks – both for the environment and the economy.

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– “We’re noticing that our customers are more aware of both sustainability and documentation. They want solutions that are easy to follow up and provide measurable results,” says Lise Marie Nergaard, General Manager, who is very pleased with how the operating technicians took care of the customer during this incident.

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