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Articles Tagged with ''smart plumbing''

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Connected Plumbing: An Intelligent Choice

Smart plumbing technology helps improve efficiency, conserve water, and simplify maintenance
July 28, 2026

From AI-powered leak detection to smart faucets, water heaters, and bottle filling stations, connected plumbing is reshaping how water systems are managed. Learn how intelligent plumbing technology is reducing maintenance costs, conserving resources, improving hygiene, and creating new opportunities for contractors and distributors.


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Watts unites Nexa and The Detection Group

This merger aims to deliver industry-leading leak protection and intelligent water management.
June 26, 2025

Watts Water Technologies is combining the power of Nexa and The Detection Group to create a smarter, more connected solution for Intelligent Water Management.


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Zurn plumbSMART smart water management platform

Zurn's platform is now fully patented.
June 2, 2025

plumbSMART is designed with a wide range of users in mind. 


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Watts Nexa smart water management system

Watts announced a new smart platform with several uses.
May 28, 2025

Watts Water Technologies’ new platform delivers real-time insights into water use, pressure, temperature and system health


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Taking a proactive approach to leak detection in the commercial space

Complex commercial buildings call for smart leak detection to mitigate risk.
Yaron Dycian
May 8, 2025

Commercial buildings, like homes, face risks from fire, flooding, and severe weather. Property owners and managers should recognize these threats but not be overwhelmed—proactive measures can significantly reduce risks and ensure peace of mind for everyone.


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Behind the Wall: Where smart plumbing gets smarter

Adoption of connected plumbing systems calls for greater cybersecurity awareness and consumer education.
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 2, 2025

From smarter water heaters and valves to AI-powered diagnostics and real-time energy optimization, the future of plumbing is here —and it’s connected.


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Professional Plumbing Engineer Viewpoints | James Dipping

Smart plumbing systems – a ways to go

Plumbing industry must catch up with HVAC monitoring and automation.
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James Dipping
March 25, 2025

This article revisits smart plumbing systems and the need for our industry to adopt monitoring and automation strategies like those in HVAC for improved efficiency. At the recent ASPE Convention in Columbus, OH, I discussed how integrating intelligence into plumbing can significantly enhance building occupant safety.


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Kohler Leap smart toilet

November 19, 2024

The integrated bidet technology offers adjustable spray shape, position, water pressure, temperature, pulsate and oscillate functions, front and rear wash modes that provide warm water, and a warm-air drying system. 


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Free webinar: Smart plumbing, smart businesses

Integrating smart plumbing solutions to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability and customer satisfaction.
April 18, 2024

During this webinar, we will explore the concept of "smart plumbing" within "smart businesses," highlighting how integrating smart plumbing solutions can significantly enhance operational efficiency, sustainability and customer satisfaction.


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PM February 2024 KBIS Product Preview: Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff
Product Focus | KBIS Produce Preview

Moen highlights leak monitoring systems

February 5, 2024

Reduce the risk of water leaks and damage with the Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff. Moen will be at KBIS booth N2605.


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