Will Pressure Reducing Valves Help Conserve Water and Save Money?

Pressure reducing valves, sometimes called pressure regulating valves (PRVs), are essential for reducing high or erratic inlet water pressure to a steady, lower output. But do these technologies improve water conservation and help building owners save money? Let’s find out.

Pressure Reducing Valves Contribute to Water Conservation

Installing PRVs throughout commercial, multi-family residential and industrial facilities can significantly reduce the amount of water lost due to over-pressurized water entering from the municipality’s main supply.

In addition, PRVs can contribute to overall water efficiency measures since they ultimately reduce wasted water going down the drain—water that can’t be reused or recycled. Without pressure regulating valves, this excess pressure could cause issues with fixtures, increase wear on plumbing lines and fittings over time, and reduce the life of appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and faucets. So, in a way, PRVs can help prevent or at least delay a trip to the landfill.

How a PRV Saves You Money

A properly installed pressure regulating valve can save up to 30% off a residential customer’s water bill. Imagine how much savings a commercial building owner might experience. When you reduce your building’s water consumption by a third, you’re reducing your wastewater at the same time.

Most sewer bills include surcharges based on how much water you use that then goes into the sewage system. That’s why saving water with pressure reducing valves means you’ll also be paying less for those hefty sewer charges. You’ll also be helping your community by putting less stress on the sewer treatment plant.

The Environmental Benefits of Pressure Reducing Valves

We call Earth the blue planet because more than 71% of its surface is covered with water. However, only 1% is usable by humans. The rest is either salt water in oceans, too inaccessible, or frozen in the icy polar caps. Water demand will increase with the rise of the population, but the supply will stay the same. But that demand isn’t just for drinking water.

Water is a critical element of our communities; without it, there would be no local businesses or industries. Our water is used for fire-fighting and recreation as well. And all this water originates from rain and snow, which flows into lakes, rivers, streams and underground aquifers.

When we use water more efficiently, we’re keeping our lakes, rivers and streams healthy and available for recreational use and allowing wildlife to thrive. This can also help protect us from potential health risks. In addition, having less water going down the drain means there’s more of it available for everyone to enjoy!

About Acorn ConTrols Valves

Acorn ConTrols valves are designed for the most challenging demands of all commercial, multi-family residential and industrial facilities. You can learn more about all Acorn ConTrols products here. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us —someone will be on hand to help you. You can also reach out directly to your local rep.