Zurn by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is pleased to announce its groundbreaking smart water management platform, plumbSMART, is now fully patented. Engineered to unify the monitoring and control of water infrastructure — including bottle fillers, faucets, flush valves, backflow preventers, and grease interceptors —plumbSMART is designed to support large-scale facility operations with unmatched intelligence, visibility, and efficiency.

“Securing full U.S. patent status (12301661) reinforces Zurn Elkay’s commitment to innovation and solidifies plumbSMART’s leadership in Water Solution Management,” said William Leannah, vice president of IoT architecture and digital enablement at Zurn Elkay. “This advanced platform goes beyond traditional remote monitoring, delivering comprehensive fleet management for water system control at scale. By enhancing sustainability, safety, and operational efficiency, we empower our customers to optimize their building water system with unmatched reliability.”

plumbSMART enables facility teams to manage thousands of smart water devices across campuses, buildings, or multi-site operations from a single, intuitive dashboard. With tools to standardize operations, streamline oversight, and reduce system complexity, plumbSMART brings the power of digital transformation to water infrastructure.

Key Benefits of plumbSMART:

• Remote Device Management: Configure and document system functions such as line flushing remotely — no site visits required.
• Water Safety & Sustainability: Ensure cleaner, safer water delivery while reducing waste and supporting environmental goals.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Receive live alerts and performance data to eliminate downtime and surprises.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use trend analysis and benchmarking tools to guide smarter facilities and maintenance strategies.
• Predictive Maintenance: Anticipate issues before they happen, reducing service calls and extending product life.

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

• Facility Managers: Gain a centralized view to simplify manual processes and improve response times.
   Sustainability Leaders: Track usage and implement conservation strategies with data-backed insights.
• Maintenance Teams: Receive proactive alerts and predictive maintenance guidance to stay ahead of equipment issues.
• Institutions & Multi-Site Operators: Confidently manage a growing device fleet with a platform built to scale.

With the patent now secured, Zurn Elkay continues to invest in the evolution of smart water systems that help facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably.