Flume Water Partners with California Department of Water
Resources to Study Indoor Residential Water Use
SAN LUIS
OBISPO, Calif., July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flume Water, a leader in smart
water monitoring solutions, has been selected by the California
Department of Water Resources (DWR) to study indoor residential
water use in support of the state's water conservation initiatives.
This partnership aligns with the "Making Conservation a California
Way of Life" legislation, which sets new water use objectives for
urban water suppliers throughout California.
"We are honored to be selected to work with the California
Department of Water Resources on this vital project," said
Eric Adler, CEO of Flume. "Flume is
uniquely positioned to perform this study based on our extensive
statewide library of residential water use data and our unique
capability to employ artificial intelligence and machine learning
to analyze indoor and outdoor demand. Our goal is to provide
valuable insights and data that will help shape the future of
sustainable water management in California."
In collaboration with DWR, Flume will analyze indoor residential
water use across California, as
mandated by Senate Bill 1157. This legislation revised the indoor
water use standards, establishing a state-wide standard of 42
Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD) beginning January 1, 2030. Flume's study will evaluate the
feasibility of these future indoor residential water use standards
and assist with analyzing their impacts and benefits. Peter Mayer,
P.E., Principal of WaterDM a seasoned water researcher, will serve
as the project's Principal Investigator.
This multi-million dollar study will utilize Flume's network of
over 50,000 sensors deployed throughout California. Flume will also collaborate with
over 50 California water agencies to provide accurate estimates of
current and historical water use for participating suppliers. Flume
has pioneered a revolutionary technique that leverages machine
learning and artificial intelligence to integrate high-resolution
Flume data, low-resolution monthly billing data, property data, and
weather data to accurately determine water usage at the household
level across an entire utility region. This data is crucial for
assessing the benefits and impacts of the 2030 indoor residential
use standard on water, wastewater, and recycled water systems.
"As climate change intensifies, data on water use patterns is
essential for developing effective conservation strategies. This
study will provide crucial insights to understand the impacts of
new residential water use standards and guide California's path towards achieving its
conservation goals," said Dr. Sabrina
Cook, DWR Water Use Efficiency Implementation Section
Manager.
The collaboration between Flume, WaterDM, and DWR represents a
significant advancement in California's ongoing efforts to promote
sustainable water use and conservation. Flume Water is committed to
supporting these initiatives through innovative solutions and
expert analysis. For more information on how to participate in this
study, please contact Flume Water at
partnerships@flumewater.com.
About Flume
California's 2015 record-breaking drought
inspired the Flume founders to provide homeowners with control over
their water use. By providing real-time water use information,
Flume customers significantly reduce residential water consumption
while also protecting their homes from devastating water leaks.
Since its inception, the Flume team has expanded their reach via
partnerships with the largest water agencies and insurance
companies across the United
States. To date, Flume has installed over 100,000 sensors
nationwide and has been recognized as the leading supplier of
residential water usage and leak data. Learn more at
www.flumewater.com.
CONTACT: Sarah Musiker,
sarah@flumewater.com
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