Smartvatten Annual Water Report 2026
Smartvatten’s Annual Water Report 2026 analyzes water usage from more than 7,000 monitored properties across 20 countries.
Smartvatten Annual Water Report 2026
Stop Guessing. Start Controlling.
What Is The Price of Invisible Water Loss?
€5.88 million in Estimated Annual Water Cost Losses*
Water Intelligence Is Becoming Business Critical
Water is no longer just a utility cost. It has become a strategic business risk. Across Europe, rising water tariffs, aging infrastructure, climate pressure, and hidden water loss are creating a new operational reality for real estate owners and managers.
2025 Data Snapshot
Key Insights from the Report
Leak Persistence Leads to the Biggest Losses
Only 14.2% of leak events lasted more than five days — but they accounted for 76.1% of total leak volume.
17% of Buildings Had High-Consumption Anomalies
Not all water loss comes from visible leaks. Operational inefficiencies and abnormal usage patterns create major hidden waste.
9% Leak Volume Reduction Achieved
Smartvatten customers reduced wasted water significantly through continuous monitoring and faster response.
*Estimate calculated from the reported 1.47 billion liters lost to leaks and an assumed average combined water and wastewater tariff of €4/m³ across monitored European markets. Actual costs vary by country and region.
Billions of Liters Lost. Hidden Risks Growing.
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