ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added a Banyan Water case study to the Vendor Case Studies section of its website. The case study details how Banyan Water was able to help Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc. (HIT REIT) reduce water consumption and costs across its 50 properties. Banyan Water’s ability to track water usage in real time and prevent waste resulted in 10,523,385 gallons of water saved, a 72 percent reduction in water costs, and a two-year expected payback. A total of 514 water leaks were identified.
A lack of real-time data, increased systems issues, and untracked water usage left HIT REIT with rapidly increasing water bills and not enough visibility to address the issues. They needed a reliable way to track water usage and analyze their water bills to better understand water consumption across their portfolio and take proactive measures to reduce costs. It was imperative that the solution not only provided real-time leak detection but also the ability to resolve issues quickly.
Banyan Water collaborated closely with HIT REIT to assess the integrity of their irrigation system. Through a series of onsite visits, Banyan’s EPA Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) irrigation auditors identified a series of leaks, broken sprinkler heads, and coverage issues throughout the first property.
Banyan Water’s solution included the installation of real-time leak detection software and ET-based irrigation scheduling to optimize water usage. Additionally, Banyan provided utility bill verification to ensure savings were accurately measured, leaving no doubt about the water conservation benefits offered by the program.
Glenn Hasek can be reached at greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.
