The Gift of Potable Water
On behalf of SMART Watering Systems clients and water conservation partners Bentall Kennedy, Brookfield Residential Services Ltd., and FCR Management Services LP, SWS has purchased Sustainability credits that will held deliver potable water to people in need.
The water sustainability credit will provide materials to construct a sand based water filter in water stressed areas of the Sudan. These filters provide 20,000 L per year of clean drinking water to South Sudan, which avoids approximately 3 tonnes per year of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from deforestation associated with boiling a portion of this water.”
SWS is happy to support Enviro-Stewards in their efforts to reduce “water poverty” in water stressed areas of the world. For more information please visit their website
(click on this link to see a great story).
We welcome Enviro-Stewards staff back from a safe journey as they traveled to South Sudan over the Christmas Holidays.
SMART Watering Systems is now B Corporation Certified!
SWS is happy to announce they have been recognized as a Founding Canadian B Corporation.
As part of our own sustainability objectives, SWS undertook B Corporation Certification to critically evaluate business operations. While we advocate sustainable water use, we also want to ensure that we run our business in a way that not only has positive environmental impact, but a positive social impact as well. The B Corporation Community is a growing breed of sustainable businesses that strive to drive change through leadership and engagement.
Please click here to learn more: http://www.bcorporation.net/smartwateringsystems
BC Office Tackling Technical Side of Irrigation Water Efficiency with CIT
With a growing team in Western Canada, we would like to recognize the recent accomplishments of our Smart Watering BC Staff.
A congratulations to Melisa Hayes, Programs and Project Coordinator and Tomas Petronis, Technical Coordinator who recently became Certified Irrigation Technicians (CIT) with the Irrigation Association of BC (IIABC). This certification compliments their existing educational and practical background, university degrees and skill sets as water management consultants within the irrigation sector.
As a Canada wide team, SMART Watering Systems has a diversity of certifications that contribute to our success when working on various projects surrounding Water efficiency and Irrigation Systems. We encourage and promote the importance of certifications for all individuals in the irrigation industry.
Abbotsford Mission Water Sewer Services Commission (AMWSC) and City of Abbotsford Partners with SWS
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A few years ago, the City of Abbotsford realized the importance of protecting their fresh water resource. Their peak day water demand had almost reached its threshold. They had to take action on water conservation and recently implemented a tiered water rate system along with water conservation kits.
As a fast growing community they had to be proactive building awareness among their water consumers. In 2010 they banned outdoor irrigation to reduce peak day demand. In 2011 they partnered with SMART Watering Systems to allow irrigation while aggressively improving water efficiency to ensure a sustainable future for the irrigation industry.
In 2011, SMART Watering Systems was contracted to educate city staff and help them create and implement innovative irrigation water conservation programs. These programs educate residential and commercial property owners on outdoor irrigation consumption and water efficiency opportunities through efficient irrigation.
Stay tuned for results on the latest irrigation pilot research project that includes residential and commercial retrofits. The project will evaluate water conservation and efficiency improvements resulting from several system upgrades and improvements. |
Metro Vancouver Partners with SMART Watering Systems on Pilot Irrigation Retrofit study
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After working with SMART Watering Systems on an ICI Pilot Program in 2010, MetroVancouver and the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) realized the opportunity for irrigation water efficiency through irrigation assessments, efficient irrigation equipment upgrades and weather based control technologies.
SMART Watering Systems partnered with Metro Vancouver to evaluate their head office in Burnaby BC. After the assessment, SWS made recommendations to reduce water consumption while at the same time protecting curb appeal and overall health of the landscape. The end result? Sustainable landscape water use.
Please take a look at the PROJECT VIDEO (link below)
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SWS Now offers irrigation service and upgrades
In response to overwhelming client demand, SWS is pleased to announce that they now offer full irrigation services including system opening, maintenance, efficiency upgrades and winterization. With SWS managing your water you can be assured of maximizing water conservation potential as well as maintaining a vibrant landscape.
Paul Diloreto Joins SWS!
SMART Watering Systems Inc is pleases to announce that Paul Di Loreto has joined the SWS team. Paul is a successful irrigation contractor having founded and managed a large and well respected irrigation contracting company in London, Ontario. Paul brings enthusiasm, professionalism and a wealth of knowledge to the SWS team that is already being well received by our architect, property management and municipal clients. Welcome Paul!
SWS & Yorkdale featured on Toronto CP24 News
Dr. Anthony Watanabe of the Innovolve group speaks with CP24′s Nalini about water conservation products and strategies in use in the GTA, including SMART Watering Systems work with Yorkdale in reducing their landscape water use by 70%.
SWS is pleased to be featured in Water Canada Magazine
SWS is pleased to be a feature business in Water Canada Magazines
SWS clients reduce their water use by over 150 million litres !
For the 4th consecutive year, SWS clients are reducing the amount of potable water they are using to water their landscapes. With over 200 properties under SWS management, weather based irrigation and real-time flow sensing is conserving water, detecting leaks and helping property owners take action against rising water rates.
