When healthcare facilities look for ways to reduce water consumption, faucets and showers often get the most attention. But there’s another important component that can have a significant impact on water efficiency and maintenance costs: flush valves.

Found behind toilets and urinals throughout your facility, flush valves are responsible for delivering the right amount of water at the right pressure for the right amount of time. When they’re working properly, you probably don’t give them much thought. When they’re not, the consequences can add up quickly.

🎥 Watch our video featuring Chuck Bragdon of Water Saver Solutions as he explains why proper flush valve performance matters and how routine maintenance can help healthcare facilities reduce water waste and improve operational efficiency.

A flush valve may seem like a simple mechanical device, but getting the performance right is essential.

When a valve delivers too much water, your facility may be wasting thousands of gallons annually. Too little water can create a different set of problems, including incomplete flushing, clogged toilets, repeat flushes, and additional maintenance calls.

The goal isn’t simply to flush. It’s to flush efficiently and consistently, every time.

For hospitals with hundreds or even thousands of toilets and urinals, small performance issues can become significant operational expenses.

Like any mechanical component, flush valves experience wear over time. Recognizing the early warning signs can help your facilities team address problems before they become more costly.

Here are five signs to watch for:

1. Toilets requiring multiple flushes: This may indicate insufficient water delivery or improper valve operation.
2. Urinals that continuously run: A malfunctioning valve can waste water long after someone has finished using the fixture.
3. Water leaking into the toilet bowl: Even small, ongoing leaks can contribute to unnecessary water consumption.
4. Inconsistent flushing performance: Changes in flushing effectiveness may indicate worn internal components or improper adjustments.
5. Valves that are unusually noisy or slow to close: These symptoms may indicate mechanical wear or maintenance needs.

These aren’t just minor inconveniences. They’re potential indicators that your facility is losing water and spending more on maintenance than necessary.

Not all flush valves are designed to deliver the same amount of water.

As Chuck explains in the video, older toilet flush systems may use approximately 3.5 gallons per flush, while newer, more efficient systems commonly use 1.2 or 1.6 gallons per flush.

Flush cycle duration can also provide clues about performance:

• Newer systems: Approximately 2–3 seconds per flush cycle.

• Older systems: Approximately 4–6 seconds per flush cycle.

These are general indicators, not universal specifications. The appropriate flush volume and cycle depend on the fixture and valve design.

A flush that runs too long may waste water, while one that ends too quickly can contribute to clogs and repeat flushing.

The key is ensuring each flush valve operates according to its intended specifications.

One of the most effective ways to maintain flush valve performance is through routine inspection and preventive maintenance.

This may include:

• Replacing worn or damaged diaphragms.
• Adjusting flow to support proper flushing.
• Cleaning internal valve components.
• Inspecting and replacing relief valves when necessary.
• Verifying that each valve operates consistently and efficiently.

Proper maintenance can help extend equipment life, reduce unexpected repairs, and minimize unnecessary water consumption.

It also helps facilities teams identify opportunities to improve performance without automatically replacing entire fixtures.

Consider the number of toilets and urinals operating throughout a hospital or healthcare campus. Even modest improvements in water efficiency across hundreds of fixtures can translate into meaningful savings over time.

And the benefits go beyond reduced water consumption.

Properly maintained flush valves can also help minimize repeat maintenance calls, improve fixture reliability, and reduce disruptions for patients, visitors, and staff.

At Water Saver Solutions, we call this H₂ROI—the return on investment from smarter water management decisions.

The best-performing flush valve is one you rarely have to think about because it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do, every time.

At Water Saver Solutions, we help healthcare facilities identify opportunities to improve fixture performance, reduce unnecessary water consumption, and implement preventive maintenance strategies through our FixtureCare program.

Ready to improve water efficiency throughout your facility?

Schedule a 30-minute consultation with our team to learn how Water Saver Solutions and FixtureCare can help your facility improve performance, reduce water waste, and maximize H₂ROI.

Every drop still matters.

Water safety in healthcare requires a comprehensive approach. Explore these additional educational resources to learn more about managing waterborne pathogen risks, supporting compliance with ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514, and implementing best practices throughout your facility.

View the Water Saver Solutions Best Practice Video Library here.

Understanding ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514

Understanding the “Splash Zone” in Healthcare Sinks

Why Water Efficiency in Hospitals Delivers Powerful ROI

Hospitals invest significant time and resources in infection prevention, but one potential source of infection risk can be overlooked: the facility’s water system.

From faucets and showers to complex piping networks, hospital water systems can create conditions that increase the risk of waterborne pathogens. Understanding and addressing these risks is an important part of protecting patients, staff, and visitors.

That’s where a Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) comes in. 

A Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) is a process used to identify potential infection risks associated with a healthcare facility’s water system, determine who may be affected, and establish appropriate measures to reduce those risks.

A WICRA evaluates both the conditions within the water system and the vulnerability of individuals who may be exposed.

The goal is simple: Identify potential risks and take proactive steps to address them before they become bigger problems.

Hospital water systems are complex, with extensive hot and cold water distribution networks, storage systems, recirculation loops, and thousands of fixtures.

A WICRA helps identify conditions that may increase water-related infection risks, including:

• Water stagnation: Areas where water remains stationary for extended periods.

• Dead legs: Sections of piping where water movement is limited or nonexistent.

• Improper water temperatures: Conditions that may encourage microbial growth.

• Low-use fixtures: Faucets and showers that are rarely used.

• Inconsistent flushing practices: Insufficient water movement through fixtures and piping.

• Splash zones: Areas where water can splash onto surrounding surfaces, potentially increasing exposure risks.

Recognizing these conditions early allows healthcare teams to take appropriate preventive measures.

Not every area of a hospital presents the same level of infection risk.

For example, a faucet in an administrative office may present a different level of concern than one serving highly vulnerable patients.

A comprehensive WICRA considers both the water system’s conditions and the populations potentially exposed. This helps healthcare facilities prioritize resources and focus preventive measures where they are needed most.

Identifying potential problems is only the beginning. An effective WICRA should also help healthcare teams determine how to address them.

Depending on the risks identified, corrective measures may include:

• Reviewing and improving flushing procedures.
• Monitoring and adjusting water temperatures.
• Addressing stagnation and dead legs.
• Maintaining faucets, showers, and other fixtures.
• Managing water flow and splash.
• Increasing monitoring in higher-risk areas.

These actions support a more proactive approach to managing water-related infection risks.

Water safety isn’t the responsibility of one department alone.

An effective WICRA brings together facilities and engineering teams, infection prevention professionals, water management personnel, and other appropriate clinical and operational stakeholders.

Each group contributes valuable insight into how water is distributed, maintained, and used throughout the facility.

By working together, healthcare teams can develop a more complete understanding of potential risks and make informed decisions about preventive measures.

A WICRA should be more than another checklist. It’s an opportunity to ask the right questions, identify vulnerabilities, and implement meaningful improvements.

At Water Saver Solutions, we understand the challenges healthcare facilities face in managing complex water systems while prioritizing patient safety and operational efficiency.

Ready to take a closer look at your facility’s water systems?

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to learn how Water Saver Solutions and FixtureCare can support your facility’s water management efforts.

Water safety in healthcare requires a comprehensive approach. Explore these additional educational resources to learn more about managing waterborne pathogen risks, supporting compliance with ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514, and implementing best practices throughout your facility.

View the Water Saver Solutions Best Practice Video Library here.

Understanding ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514

Understanding the “Splash Zone” in Healthcare Sinks

Why Water Efficiency in Hospitals Delivers Powerful ROI

When it comes to hospital water management, what happens at the fixture matters.

Water may enter a healthcare facility through the municipal supply and travel through an extensive network of pipes before ultimately reaching faucets, sinks, showers, and other points of use throughout the building. While hospitals may have comprehensive water management plans in place, managing and documenting what happens at those individual fixtures is an important part of the process.

That’s where FixtureCare® comes in.

FixtureCare is more than a maintenance program. It provides hospitals with a systematic process for servicing, verifying, and documenting water fixtures so engineering teams have detailed information about these critical control points.

Every FixtureCare project begins by meeting with the hospital’s engineering team to review the scope of work and explain what the technicians will and will not be doing.

Before entering a department, technicians introduce themselves to the nurse in charge, answer questions, and identify any special considerations that should be addressed before work begins.

From there, each sink follows a proven process.

The existing condition of the fixture is documented with a before photo, and the current flow rate is recorded. When appropriate, the angle stops are cycled. The existing outlet device is removed, the faucet spout is cleaned, and both the hot and cold water lines are flushed until the water runs clear.

A new Neoperl laminar flow device is then installed. The technician verifies the proper flow rate, checks for leaks, and takes an after photo to document the completed work.

One of the most important aspects of FixtureCare is documentation.

Every fixture is documented and verified so it can become part of the facility’s Critical Control Point inventory and Legionella water management plan documentation.

Hospitals can contain many different types of fixtures, including male and female threads, older and newer fixtures, cache’, and products from multiple manufacturers. FixtureCare technicians use specialized thread assessment and adapter kits to identify what each fixture requires rather than guessing or forcing an incompatible component.

That process is supported by 18 years of experience working with hospital fixtures.

The process doesn’t end when the physical work is complete.

Each fixture is documented within the FixtureCare app. Engineering teams receive before-and-after photographs, flow information, fixture locations, service dates, and details about maintenance issues requiring attention.

Instead of relying solely on paperwork, hospitals gain a permanent digital history of their water fixtures that can support ongoing water management efforts.

FixtureCare isn’t simply about replacing components. It is about creating a consistent, documented process that gives engineering teams better visibility into the fixtures throughout their facilities while supporting their water management program and patient safety efforts.

Because when it comes to healthcare water management, it’s all about the fixtures and every drop still matters.

Water Saver Solutions helps healthcare facilities improve water safety through FixtureCare®, a comprehensive fixture management program designed to support proactive maintenance, optimize fixture performance, and assist facilities in managing waterborne pathogen risks.

Contact our team to learn how FixtureCare can help strengthen your healthcare facility’s water management strategy.

Water safety in healthcare requires a comprehensive approach. Explore these additional educational resources to learn more about managing waterborne pathogen risks, supporting compliance with ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514, and implementing best practices throughout your facility.

View the Water Saver Solutions Best Practice Video Library here.

Understanding ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514

Understanding the “Splash Zone” in Healthcare Sinks

Why Water Efficiency in Hospitals Delivers Powerful ROI

When healthcare professionals think about water system risks, obvious issues like leaks or equipment failures often come to mind. However, one of the most significant threats to water quality is often completely invisible: dead legs.

Dead legs are sections of plumbing where water remains stagnant because there is little or no regular flow. Although these inactive pipe sections may seem harmless, they can create ideal conditions for bacteria to grow, making them an important consideration in every healthcare facility’s water management program.

A dead leg is a portion of a plumbing system where water becomes trapped and stagnant. This often occurs after renovations, equipment removals, or changes to a facility’s plumbing system that leave unused branches connected to the main water supply.

Unlike leaks or mechanical failures, dead legs typically show no visible signs of a problem. They don’t make noise, they don’t trigger alarms, and they often go unnoticed for years.

Unfortunately, stagnant water creates an environment where waterborne pathogens can thrive.

Healthcare facilities serve patients who may have weakened immune systems, making water quality especially important.

Stagnant water within dead legs can contribute to conditions that allow opportunistic waterborne pathogens, including Legionella and Pseudomonas, to multiply. Once bacteria establish themselves within these stagnant areas, they don’t necessarily remain isolated.

Changes in water pressure, routine flushing, or everyday fixture use elsewhere in the building can introduce contaminated water back into active portions of the plumbing system, potentially affecting faucets, showers, and other points of use throughout the facility.

Because the risk isn’t visible, identifying dead legs should be an ongoing part of every healthcare water management strategy.

Finding dead legs requires both awareness and field verification.

One practical tool maintenance teams can use is a temperature gun.

Here’s why it works:

Active hot water piping maintains a relatively consistent temperature during normal operation. Dead legs, however, cool down because water isn’t circulating.

By scanning hot water piping with an infrared temperature gun, maintenance personnel can quickly identify sections that are noticeably cooler than surrounding piping.

When performing inspections, watch for:

• Unexpected temperature drops
• Branch lines that remain cool after flushing
• Sections of piping that never warm up
• Areas where nearby piping is hot while one branch stays cold

While temperature scanning is an effective screening tool, it should always be combined with:

• As-built plumbing drawings
• Physical field inspections
• Equipment usage history
• Facility maintenance records

Together, these resources can help identify patterns and confirm potential dead legs before they become larger water safety concerns.

Whenever possible, the preferred solution is to remove the dead leg entirely from the plumbing system.

However, immediate removal isn’t always practical.

When removal must be delayed, facilities should actively manage these areas by incorporating them into their water management program through:

• Scheduled flushing procedures
• Temperature monitoring
• Routine documentation
• Ongoing verification and inspection

Ignoring dead legs allows stagnant conditions to persist, increasing the potential for bacterial growth over time.

Managing dead legs is just one component of maintaining a safe healthcare water system.

Regular inspections, proactive maintenance, proper documentation, and ongoing monitoring all play an important role in reducing waterborne pathogen risks and supporting regulatory compliance.

By identifying hidden risks before they become larger problems, healthcare facilities can strengthen their water management efforts while helping protect patients, staff, and visitors.

Water Saver Solutions helps healthcare facilities improve water safety through FixtureCare®, a comprehensive fixture management program designed to support proactive maintenance, optimize fixture performance, and assist facilities in managing waterborne pathogen risks.

Contact our team to learn how FixtureCare can help strengthen your healthcare facility’s water management strategy.

Water safety in healthcare requires a comprehensive approach. Explore these additional educational resources to learn more about managing waterborne pathogen risks, supporting compliance with ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514, and implementing best practices throughout your facility.

View the Water Saver Solutions Best Practice Video Library here.

Understanding ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514

Understanding the “Splash Zone” in Healthcare Sinks

Why Water Efficiency in Hospitals Delivers Powerful ROI

Understanding the “Splash Zone” in Healthcare Environments

In healthcare settings, sinks play a critical role in infection prevention. But there’s an often-overlooked risk that extends beyond commonly discussed factors like aerators.

It’s called the “Splash Zone.”

As highlighted in the video above, the splash zone refers to the area surrounding a sink where water can disperse, potentially carrying harmful bacteria into the environment.

The splash zone is the area around a sink where water droplets can travel when water hits the basin.

In some cases, this zone can extend up to three feet from the faucet, increasing the potential for contamination beyond the immediate sink area.

When water splashes or gushes from a faucet, it can spread bacteria that may already be present in the sink or drain.

This includes serious pathogens such as:

• Legionella
• Pseudomonas
• Other bacteria that pose risks to immunocompromised patients

In healthcare environments, even small exposures can have significant consequences. Managing how water behaves at the point of use is essential for maintaining a safe environment.

Effective splash zone management requires more than temporary fixes.

According to the approach outlined by Water Saver Solutions, best practices include:

• Using point-of-use laminar flow devices
  Designed to create smooth, controlled water flow that minimizes splashing
• Avoiding aerators in patient care areas
  Due to their risk of aerosolizing bacteria
• Proper faucet positioning
  Ensuring water does not flow directly into the drain where bacteria may reside
• Implementing compliant, long-term solutions
  Rather than relying on splash guards or basic restrictors

These strategies not only reduce splash but also support broader infection prevention efforts.

Managing the splash zone is an important part of a comprehensive water management plan.

When properly addressed, it helps:

• Reduce the spread of harmful bacteria
• Support infection prevention protocols
• Improve overall fixture performance
• Protect both patients and healthcare staff

As emphasized in the video, proactive management plays a key role in maintaining safe, compliant healthcare environments.

The splash zone may not always be visible, but its impact is real.

By understanding how water behaves at the point of use, and implementing the right solutions, healthcare facilities can reduce risk and strengthen their infection prevention strategies.

A smarter approach to water safety starts at the point of use, where water flow, fixture performance, and the “splash zone” all intersect.

By optimizing flow rates and ensuring controlled, consistent water delivery, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce splashing. This not only helps lower the risk of spreading of bacteria from the sink basin and drain but also supports overall infection prevention efforts and helps to reduce risks before they escalate.

When paired with proper fixture alignment and the use of laminar flow devices, this approach helps minimize the risks associated with splash zones, an often-overlooked factor in waterborne pathogen transmission.

Equally important is a structured, verifiable maintenance program. Through proactive, app-driven programs like FixtureCare®, healthcare organizations gain greater visibility and control over their water systems, helping ensure consistent performance, reduce variability, and address risks before they escalate.

According to Water Saver Solutions, this approach supports:

• Reduced splash-related contamination risks through optimized flow and controlled delivery
• Lower risk of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens
• Improved protection for patients and staff
• Support for ASHRAE 188 compliance through proactive, documented maintenance

By addressing critical details like flow behavior, fixture performance, and ongoing maintenance, healthcare facilities can strengthen their water management programs, creating safer, more controlled, and more resilient environments.

How the right flow rate supports patient safety, infection control, and sustainability in hospitals

The video above explains how healthcare facilities can optimize faucet flow rates to balance water efficiency, infection prevention, and operational performance.

In healthcare environments, even something as simple as a faucet plays a critical role.

Each faucet throughout a hospital serves a specific function, from patient bathrooms and nurse stations to soiled utility rooms and locker areas. The way water flows through these fixtures can directly impact both infection control and sustainability efforts.

That’s why determining the right flow rate is not a one-size-fits-all decision.

At its core, the “right flow” means ensuring that each faucet delivers the appropriate amount of water for its specific use, while balancing:

• Patient safety and infection prevention
• Water conservation and sustainability goals
• System performance and pipe health

At Water Saver Solutions, this approach is defined by three key actions:

Upsize. Downsize. Optimize.

Each facility and each fixture may require a different solution depending on how water is used within that environment.

Flow rate decisions impact more than just water usage, they influence the overall safety and efficiency of a healthcare facility.

Key considerations include:

• Infection Control
  Adequate water movement helps prevent stagnation and supports safer water systems.
• Patient Safety
  Proper flow reduces splashing and supports hygienic use in clinical and patient environments.
• Sustainability
  Optimized flow rates help reduce water waste and support conservation initiatives.
• System Performance
  Ensuring enough water moves through pipes helps maintain system integrity.

Finding the right balance between these factors is essential for healthcare facilities.

Not all faucets serve the same purpose, and flow rate requirements vary depending on the location and use.

Common hospital areas where flow rates should be evaluated:

• Soiled utility rooms
• Patient bathrooms
• Nurse stations
• Locker rooms

Each of these environments has different demands, which is why a standardized approach often falls short.

A common question is: Where should we start?

In most cases, a recommended baseline is:

1.5 gallons per minute (GPM)

This rate, aligned with EPA guidelines in many states, provides a strong starting point because it:

• Maintains sufficient water movement
• Helps prevent splashing
• Reduces unnecessary water waste
• Supports conservation efforts, especially in drought-prone regions like California

However, this is only a starting point, not a universal solution.

Optimizing flow rates requires evaluating each application individually.

You may want to downsize when:

• Supporting sustainability initiatives
• Reducing water consumption
• Minimizing unnecessary flow in low-demand areas

You may want to upsize when:

• Ensuring adequate water movement through pipes
• Supporting infection control strategies
• Addressing system performance concerns

The goal is to strike the right balance between efficiency and safety.

Because every hospital is different, achieving the right flow requires a data-driven approach.

We recommend starting with a comprehensive survey that evaluates:

• All faucets across the facility
• Showerheads and their usage
• Department-specific water demands

This process helps identify where adjustments are needed and ensures that flow rates are aligned with both operational goals and safety standards.

One of the biggest challenges healthcare facilities face is balancing sustainability with infection prevention.

Water Saver Solutions works closely with:

• Infection control teams
• Sustainability departments

to ensure that water-saving initiatives do not compromise safety.

The result is a coordinated approach that supports:

• Reduced water and energy usage
• Compliance with healthcare standards
• Safer environments for patients and staff

Optimizing faucet flow rates may seem like a small adjustment, but across a healthcare facility, it can have a significant impact.

By taking a strategic approach to water flow, hospitals can:

• Improve infection control efforts
• Enhance patient safety
• Reduce water and energy consumption
• Support long-term sustainability goals

Upsize. Downsize. Optimize.

Because in healthcare, every drop matters.

A smarter approach to water safety starts with optimizing flow rates across every fixture in a healthcare facility. By ensuring the right amount of water is delivered for each application, hospitals can support infection prevention, maintain proper water movement, and reduce unnecessary waste.

When combined with a structured, verifiable maintenance program, this approach gives healthcare organizations greater control over their water systems. Through proactive, app-driven FixtureCare, facilities can help reduce Legionella risk, support ASHRAE 188 compliance, and align sustainability initiatives with patient safety goals.

Water Saver Solutions, known as The H₂ROI People, helps healthcare organizations implement these best practices through its FixtureCare® program, designed to:

• Optimize flow rates across faucets and fixtures
• Reduce Legionella and other waterborne risks
• Protect patients and staff
• Support ASHRAE 188 compliance through proactive, app-driven maintenance

By addressing critical details such as flow rate optimization and fixture performance, hospitals can strengthen their overall water management programs, creating safer, more efficient, and more sustainable healthcare environments.

How smarter water management helps hospitals reduce costs, improve compliance, and protect patient safety.

The video above explains why Water Saver Solutions is known as the “H2ROI People” and how hospitals can turn water efficiency into measurable financial and operational benefits.

In healthcare organizations, water is often viewed simply as a utility expense. In reality, it should be treated as an investment that delivers measurable returns.

When hospitals reduce water waste and improve efficiency, the savings can be redirected toward critical priorities such as patient care, facility improvements, and operational upgrades.

According to ENERGY STAR, every dollar a nonprofit healthcare organization saves on utilities is equivalent to generating $20 in new revenue.

That means improving water efficiency can have a significant financial impact without requiring additional patient volume or new services.

H2ROI stands for “Water Return on Investment.”

The concept is simple: every gallon of water that is managed more efficiently produces value, not just through reduced water usage, but through real financial savings.

Hospitals often have enormous opportunities to improve water efficiency because of the scale and complexity of their operations. Healthcare facilities operate like small cities, running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Water entering a hospital is distributed across several key systems throughout the facility.

Major areas of water usage include:

1. Medical Process Equipment

• Sterilizers
• Autoclaves
• Cart washers

2. Plant Operations

• Boilers
• Cooling towers
• Water softeners
• Reverse osmosis systems

3. Domestic Fixtures

• Faucets
• Showers
• Toilets

4. Food Service Operations

• Pot filling
• Dishwashers
• Cooking equipment
• Cleaning systems

Understanding where water is used is the first step toward identifying meaningful opportunities for savings.

Not all water systems use the same amount of water. Some systems offer much greater opportunities for improvement.

The largest areas of water consumption typically include:

• Cooling Towers

  • Represent approximately 40–50% of a hospital’s total water usage

• Domestic Fixtures

  • Account for roughly 25% of water consumption

Because these systems operate continuously, even small efficiency improvements can produce significant savings.

Effective water management requires more than guesswork. It depends on a strategic approach built on:

• Measurement of water usage
• Analysis of system performance
• Knowledge of where improvements can deliver the greatest impact

When these elements are combined, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce water waste while maintaining operational performance.

For nearly two decades, Water Saver Solutions has worked exclusively with healthcare organizations to help them understand water usage patterns and address the unique challenges hospitals face, including regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and bacterial risks within water systems.

The name “H2ROI People” reflects the mission behind Water Saver Solutions: helping healthcare organizations achieve a measurable Water Return on Investment while prioritizing safety and compliance.

For hospitals, water management isn’t only about reducing consumption, it’s about understanding how water impacts operations, patient safety, and infection prevention.

By combining expertise in healthcare water systems with a data-driven approach, Water Saver Solutions helps hospitals:

• Reduce water waste and operating costs
• Improve compliance with healthcare water safety standards
• Minimize risks associated with bacteria in water systems
• Support infection prevention initiatives
• Protect patients and healthcare staff

Every recommendation and solution is evaluated through the lens of patient safety and infection control, ensuring that water efficiency improvements never compromise healthcare standards.

As the team at Water Saver Solutions explains, their work is about more than conservation; it’s about helping hospitals save water, save money, and protect patients.

Protecting Patients While Improving Efficiency

In healthcare environments, water management is not just about saving resources; it also plays an important role in patient safety and infection prevention.

Through programs such as FixtureCare, hospitals can:

• Reduce Legionella risk
• Improve water system hygiene
• Support compliance with ASHRAE Standards 188 and 514
• Implement proactive, app-driven fixture maintenance programs

These initiatives ensure water systems remain safe while also improving operational efficiency.

Every Drop Still Matters

Hospitals rely on water for essential clinical, operational, and sanitation functions. Managing this resource effectively helps healthcare organizations achieve multiple goals at once:

• Lower operating costs
• Improve compliance
• Enhance sustainability
• Protect patients

By viewing water through the lens of **H2ROI, water return on investment, **healthcare organizations can transform water efficiency into measurable financial and operational benefits.

Because in healthcare, every drop still matters.