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Prevent water damage in healthcare facilities with LeakNet. Real-time monitoring, automated shut-off, and improved operational resilience.
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Healthcare facilities depend on complex infrastructure to support patient care, hygiene standards and operational resilience. Hospitals, clinics and healthcare estates rely heavily on water systems that support everything from sanitation and sterilisation to heating and cooling infrastructure.
Because healthcare environments operate continuously, plumbing systems run around the clock across large and complex buildings.
When leaks occur in these environments, the consequences can extend far beyond property damage. Water incidents can disrupt clinical services, damage medical equipment and affect patient safety.
This is why many healthcare organisations are adopting intelligent monitoring technologies such as LeakNet, part of the wider Smart Water Management System, to detect abnormal water behaviour early and prevent leaks before they escalate.
Healthcare buildings often contain some of the most complex plumbing infrastructure of any commercial environment.
Hospitals and medical facilities must support high water usage across many specialised systems.
Typical infrastructure includes:
Because hospitals operate 24 hours a day, leaks can develop at any time and may spread quickly across multiple floors before they are detected.
Solutions such as Leak Monitoring Systems provide facilities teams with continuous oversight of water infrastructure across healthcare estates.
When plumbing failures occur in healthcare facilities, the impact can be significant.
Unlike many commercial buildings, healthcare environments must maintain strict operational standards.
Leaks can result in:
For hospitals and healthcare estates, preventing leaks is essential to maintaining safe and reliable services.
Healthcare environments are among the highest water-consuming public buildings.
Average daily water use per hospital bed.
Potential water loss in buildings from undetected leaks.
Healthcare plumbing systems operate continuously.
Litres of water used annually across hospital estates.
Sources include WHO healthcare infrastructure guidance and EPA water efficiency studies.
These figures highlight the scale of water infrastructure within healthcare environments and the importance of early leak detection.
Healthcare estates often consist of multiple buildings and departments operating simultaneously.
Facilities teams must maintain oversight of plumbing infrastructure across:
Using Smart Water Metering and Submetering, healthcare estates teams can monitor water usage across individual buildings or zones.
This enables facilities managers to:
LeakNet continuously monitors water consumption across a building’s infrastructure and analyses usage patterns to detect abnormal behaviour.
Unlike traditional leak alarms that activate only after water escapes, LeakNet focuses on behavioural monitoring.
The platform learns how water normally behaves across the facility and identifies deviations that may indicate leaks or system faults.
This approach forms part of the broader Leak Detection & Smart Water Monitoring strategy used across large estates.
| Capability | Benefit for Healthcare Facilities |
|---|---|
| Continuous Monitoring | Tracks water usage across hospital infrastructure in real time. |
| Anomaly Detection | Identifies abnormal water behaviour that may indicate hidden leaks. |
| Automated Alerts | Facilities teams receive alerts when unusual water activity occurs. |
| Zone Monitoring | Allows leak detection across specific wards, departments or buildings. |
| Usage Analytics | Provides insights to improve water efficiency and estate management. |
In healthcare environments, infrastructure failures can have far-reaching consequences. Water leaks can disrupt clinical services, damage specialist equipment and affect areas that must maintain strict hygiene standards.
Because hospitals and medical facilities operate continuously, facilities teams must maintain constant oversight of critical systems such as plumbing, heating and sterilisation infrastructure.
By implementing intelligent monitoring solutions such as LeakNet, healthcare organisations gain real-time visibility of water behaviour across their estates.
This enables facilities teams to:
As healthcare estates become larger and more complex, proactive monitoring is becoming an essential tool for protecting both infrastructure and patient care.
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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Healthcare facilities contain extensive plumbing infrastructure operating continuously across wards, laboratories, plant rooms and support buildings. Without continuous monitoring, leaks can remain undetected until they disrupt operations or damage infrastructure.
Water leaks can interrupt clinical services, damage specialist equipment, affect hygiene-sensitive areas and force the temporary closure of treatment spaces or support areas.
LeakNet continuously monitors water usage and identifies abnormal patterns that may indicate leaks. Facilities teams receive alerts when unusual activity occurs so they can investigate and respond quickly.
Yes. LeakNet enables facilities teams to monitor water infrastructure across multiple buildings from a central platform, making it suitable for hospitals, healthcare campuses and multi-site estates.
Common sources include plant room pipework, HVAC infrastructure, laboratory plumbing, ward supply systems and other critical water services operating across healthcare estates.
Early detection helps prevent disruption to patient care, reduces the risk of water damage in sensitive environments and supports the safe operation of essential healthcare infrastructure.
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