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Detect and prevent water leaks across industrial sites and logistics facilities with LeakNet. Real-time monitoring reduces water waste, costs and infrastructure risk.
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Industrial and logistics facilities rely on extensive water infrastructure to support daily operations. From warehouse washrooms and vehicle washing stations to process water systems and cooling infrastructure, large estates often contain complex plumbing networks operating across multiple buildings. Without continuous monitoring, even a small leak can run unnoticed for hours or days, leading to wasted water, operational disruption and significant financial loss.
This is why more organisations are adopting intelligent water monitoring platforms such as LeakNet, part of the wider Smart Water Management System from Quensus.
By analysing water behaviour in real time, LeakNet identifies abnormal consumption patterns and alerts facilities teams immediately, allowing issues to be addressed before they escalate into costly incidents.
Industrial estates are rarely simple when it comes to water infrastructure. A single facility may contain multiple water supply zones across:
Warehouses and distribution centres
Manufacturing and process areas
Staff welfare and washroom facilities
Cooling systems
Vehicle wash stations
External irrigation and drainage networks
These environments often operate 24 hours a day, making it extremely difficult to identify abnormal water usage using manual meter readings or monthly billing data.
Continuous monitoring platforms such as LeakNet provide a far more effective solution by delivering real-time visibility of water usage across entire estates.
This approach enables facilities managers to detect leaks early, prevent infrastructure damage and maintain operational efficiency.
Large warehouse floors and distribution areas benefit from Leak Cable laid across open floor spaces, while Splash Sensors protect washroom and plant room areas where point detection is needed.
LeakNet continuously monitors water consumption across connected meters and applies intelligent analytics to identify abnormal behaviour.
Instead of relying on simple threshold alerts, the system learns how water behaves across a building or estate and identifies unusual patterns that may indicate leaks.
This behaviour-based monitoring is a core part of Quensus’ broader Leak Detection & Smart Water Monitoring approach, which focuses on prevention rather than reactive detection.
Together, these capabilities transform traditional leak detection into a proactive prevention strategy.
Industrial sites often rely on a single incoming water meter, making it difficult to understand where water is actually being used.
Implementing Smart Water Metering and Submetering allows organisations to track water consumption across specific zones within a facility.
By dividing infrastructure into monitored zones, facilities teams can:
Identify leaks within specific buildings or departments
Monitor water usage outside operational hours
Detect equipment faults earlier
Analyse consumption trends across sites
This level of visibility is essential for large logistics estates where water infrastructure can span multiple warehouses and operational areas.
Large distribution centres are particularly vulnerable to hidden leaks due to the scale of their plumbing infrastructure.
At the BSS warehouse at Magna Park, facilities managers noticed unexplained water consumption but could not identify the source.
After implementing the Quensus monitoring system, the platform quickly detected abnormal water flow patterns.
Using the data provided by LeakNet, the facilities team identified the source of the leak, a faulty toilet cistern and resolved the issue quickly.
The site ultimately saved £9,500 annually while preventing ongoing water waste.
You can read more in the Magna Park Warehouse Case Study or explore additional Quensus Case Studies.
Water leaks in industrial environments can occur across many different types of infrastructure.
Typical examples include:
Faulty washroom fixtures in warehouse facilities
Continuous flow from damaged valves
Underground pipe leaks across large estates
Cooling system overflow or failure
Vehicle wash system faults
Washroom infrastructure is one of the most common causes of water loss in commercial environments. Solutions such as Transforming Washrooms: Net Zero, ESG, Bill Reduction and Legionella Reduction can help organisations reduce water waste while improving hygiene and compliance.
Implementing intelligent monitoring across industrial estates provides a range of operational advantages.
Modern leak prevention platforms combine monitoring, analytics and automation to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency and risk management.
Many industrial facilities already rely on Building Management Systems to control operational infrastructure.
LeakNet can integrate directly with these systems, allowing water monitoring to become part of a broader building management strategy.
This integration enables facilities teams to:
Monitor water consumption alongside energy and HVAC systems
Receive automated alerts within existing operational dashboards
Manage infrastructure risk across multiple building systems
Up to 7 credits for reducing water usage per person per day compared against a baseline performance. For example, use water-saving WCs, tap aerators, low-flow showers, waterless urinals, and greywater/rainwater for recycling non-potable water.
Our expertise in smart water metering and data analytics allows us to monitor and analyse water consumption patterns, providing valuable insights to identify water-saving opportunities and track progress towards reduction targets.
Installing our device on the main meter earns you 4 points.
Sub-metering building areas consuming 10% or more of the building's total water demand, or metering multi-tenant buildings per tenanted area, achieves an additional 2 credits.
Up to 4 credits (each) are available based on the water efficiency of the following assets to reduce overall water consumption in the building:
WAT02 - Water-efficient equipment: toilets
WAT03 - Water-efficient equipment: urinals
WAT04 - Water-efficient equipment: hand washing basins
WAT05 - Water-efficient equipment: showers
WAT06 - Water-efficient equipment: white goods
Our experience in specifying and installing water-efficient fixtures can help building owners select and implement the most appropriate solutions to achieve significant water savings.
Up to 4 credits for installing a robust leak detection system, which plays a vital role in conserving water resources. By promptly identifying and addressing leaks, buildings can significantly reduce water wastage, contributing to a more sustainable water footprint. 1 credit has traditionally been given for a leak detection system that can detect a major water leak on the mains water supply within the building and/or between the building and the utilities water meter.
Our advanced leak detection technology, including smart metering and real-time monitoring, can quickly identify and locate leaks, enabling prompt repairs and minimising water wastage, potentially enabling you to achieve the full 4 credits after a complete calendar year.
Up to 4 credits for proactive measures to prevent leaks. Proper installation and maintenance of flow control devices, whether in sanitary fittings or larger residential complexes, are essential for minimising water loss and ensuring the longevity of plumbing systems.
Our LeakNet system goes beyond traditional leak prevention methods. With AI-powered monitoring, real-time alerts, and automatic shut-off capabilities, LeakNet actively identifies and stops leaks before they cause significant damage or water wastage. This proactive approach aligns perfectly with the BREEAM focus on minimising water loss and ensuring the longevity of plumbing systems.
Up to 4 credits can be awarded depending on the extent and effectiveness of the isolation valve strategy within the building's water supply system, which allows controlled shut-off of specific sections of the water supply, enabling targeted maintenance or repairs without disrupting the entire system. 1 credit has traditionally been given for installing a flow control device to each WC area/facility so that water is only supplied when needed.
Our smart shut-off valves seamlessly integrate into any plumbing system, providing the isolation capabilities necessary for targeted maintenance and repairs.
This not only meets the traditional BREEAM requirement for isolation valves but also enhances it with intelligent control and automation.
By enabling quick and precise shut-off of specific sections, LeakNet minimises disruption and water wastage during maintenance activities, maximising the potential for achieving up to 4 credits.
The automatic shut-off functionality also serves as an innovative flow control device, securing an additional credit for controlling water supply to WC areas.
Up to 4 credits for using alternative water sources and efficient water-using technologies. Rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and the use of water-efficient fixtures are examples of strategies that can substantially decrease reliance on mains water supply.
While we don't directly address alternative water sources, LeakNet's ability to dramatically reduce water wastage through automatic shutoff and leak prevention contributes to lowering mains water consumption.
By minimising unnecessary water loss, LeakNet supports the overarching goal of WAT10, contributing to achieving the maximum credits available.
Up to 4 credits for accurate monitoring and reporting of water consumption data, which is fundamental to effective water management. By tracking consumption patterns, building owners and operators can identify areas for improvement and implement targeted water-saving measures. This will include internal sub-meters to monitor the impacts of inefficiencies and leakage and encourage more effective water management.
Our smart metering and data analytics capabilities can provide detailed insights into water consumption patterns, facilitating the identification of inefficiencies and enabling targeted water-saving interventions.
Up to 4 credits for re-using water for non-potable purposes, such as irrigation or toilet flushing, reduces the demand on treated water supplies. This credit promotes innovative solutions for sustainable water sourcing.
Our experience in monitoring water recycling systems, such as greywater and rainwater harvesting solutions, can help track inefficiencies in these systems and maximise the reuse of water to reduce environmental impact.
Up to 4 credits for standardised reporting of water consumption, benchmarking, and comparison across different buildings and portfolios. This transparency encourages continuous improvement in water efficiency and supports informed decision-making.
Obtain 2 credits by using our data management and reporting tools to automate the collection, analysis, and reporting of water consumption data, providing clear and actionable insights to support decision-making.
Earn 1 extra credit when you report on it internally, and another credit if you publish this information in an annual report.
A comprehensive water strategy goes beyond individual measures by establishing a holistic approach to water management. It includes regular maintenance of water systems, water efficiency, water reuse, and leak detection. The strategy should also include a plan for monitoring and reporting water consumption ensuring optimal performance and longevity, as well as promoting awareness and behavioral changes among building occupants to foster a water-conscious culture.
Up to 8 credits are available depending on the comprehensiveness of the water strategy and the inclusion of specific elements such as:
A proactive maintenance policy for installed water systems
Targets for reducing water consumption
A plan for monitoring and reporting water consumption
A plan for engaging building occupants in water conservation efforts
Our holistic approach to water management and expertise in water efficiency, reuse, and leak detection can help building owners develop and implement comprehensive water strategies that achieve long-term sustainability and cost savings.
Every building’s risk profile and budget differ. Unlike one-size-fits-all systems, Quensus engineers a bespoke leak-detection solution around your insurer’s requirements and cost constraints - saving you thousands in wasted water and premiums. There is an unlimited number of options, but we have simplified leak prevention into our four main tiers:
A combination of bronze, silver and gold will provide the most effective leak prevention system available.
Automatic Flow Monitoring with Smart Shutoff Valves on the boosted supply to each unit/apartment. The most effective solution post-handover over the lifetime of the building.
Automatic Flow Monitoring with Smart Shutoff Valves on the boosted supply to each floor (or each riser if plumbing is vertically fed). Ideal during construction because each floor can be isolated individually.
The absolute minimum you should be looking for is Automatic Flow Monitoring on the Mains Cold Water System and Boosted Cold Water System for the whole building. This is covered in the BREEAM WAT03 standard.
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Industrial sites and logistics facilities often operate across large estates with extensive plumbing networks, warehouse washrooms, cooling systems and process water infrastructure. Because these environments frequently operate around the clock, leaks can remain undetected for long periods without continuous monitoring.
LeakNet continuously monitors water consumption across connected meters and analyses usage patterns to detect abnormal flow. When unusual behaviour is identified, automated alerts notify facilities teams so they can investigate and resolve issues quickly.
Yes. Leak monitoring systems such as LeakNet are designed to monitor multiple zones across large estates, including warehouses, offices, production areas and utilities infrastructure, providing centralised visibility of water usage.
Common leak sources include faulty washroom fixtures, damaged valves, underground pipe leaks, cooling system faults and vehicle wash infrastructure. Continuous monitoring helps identify these issues before they escalate.
Yes. LeakNet can integrate with existing water meters, monitoring devices and building management systems, allowing organisations to enhance water monitoring without replacing current infrastructure.
Because LeakNet monitors water usage continuously, abnormal flow can often be detected within minutes. This allows facilities teams to respond quickly before significant water loss or infrastructure damage occurs.
Continuous water monitoring helps organisations reduce water waste, improve resource efficiency and support environmental reporting and ESG initiatives by providing accurate consumption data.
Yes. Warehouses and logistics hubs are particularly suited to intelligent leak monitoring because they often contain large washroom facilities and extensive pipe networks where hidden leaks can occur.
By detecting leaks early and reducing unnecessary water consumption, intelligent monitoring systems help organisations lower utility costs, avoid infrastructure damage and reduce maintenance disruption.
LeakNet uses behavioural analytics and continuous monitoring to identify abnormal water usage patterns, providing earlier detection and deeper insights than traditional threshold-based monitoring systems.
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