How it all started
Smartvatten founded
In 2013, Smartvatten was just starting out as a producer of energy certificates for property owners in Finland. It didn't take long for us to realize that we – along with most of our clients – were overlooking something important in our sustainability efforts. Water. Excessive use and waste of water was a critical issue for most property owners, but there were no real solutions or strategies to remedy this problem. We wondered: Could there be a smart, turn-key solution to start saving water?
The answer was clear
We refocused our efforts and started small. By providing simple devices, like water-saving shower heads, taps and toilets, adjusting water pressure and fixing leaks, we were able to save our clients 20% on their water bill, on average. In our first year alone, we grew out to be the market leader in Finland.
Smartvatten's Tech Revolution for Effortless Water Consumption Monitoring
But getting the data we needed to provide detailed reports on the type of savings we were achieving turned out to be an ongoing struggle. Most data had to be collected manually, with maintenance personnel having to drive all over to read and record the water meter data. Our clients provided us with tons of papers and spreadsheets – overly complicated, often incomplete, and prone to human error. We wondered: Could there be a smart, convenient way to record water consumption data?
A Partnership with VertoNordic Oy for Next-Level Water Data
While our monitoring service was reaching more clients every day, our ambitions only grew bigger. To provide even more accurate water data, an enhanced leak detection system, and a better understanding of overall water consumption, we wanted to zoom in a little further. We wondered: Could there be a smart, scalable way to provide unit-specific monitoring?
Smartvatten's Strategic Partnership for Water Utilities Transformation
Seeing the impact of global water challenges every day, we continued to look for more ways to contribute to a water efficient future. The responsible management of water doesn't start or end in homes and businesses, we realized. It starts with water distribution, and ends with water treatment. We wondered: Could there be a smart, user-friendly way to optimize water management for water utilities?
Q & A
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Smartvatten came up with the idea to place a camera on the meter, a device suitable to every water meter, no matter its type, placement or location by using optical recognition software to record the data. Linked to the cloud, our software then monitors and analyzes it remotely and not only creates reports, but sets off leak alarms when necessary.
With all these years of experience and vast amounts of data, we have gained invaluable insight into the consumption of water and the many ways to manage it effectively and sustainably. And that’s why we wondered:
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From offering our water-installations in Finland, to facilitating the remote monitoring of water consumption across Europe, to sharing our knowledge, insights and best practices in international consultations, Smartvatten has grown into a leading business in water efficiency services – and we want to keep leading the way.
Our Values
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ENTHUSIASM
We are passionate about devoting our talent and efforts to drive a more sustainable future.
- We care and respond as soon as possible
- We give direct and honest feedback – both positive and constructive
- We talk with each other and not about each other.
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COLLABORATION
We are committed to building a positive and encouraging work atmosphere and company culture. We understand the power of positive energy and collaboration, and we praise our co-workers for a job well done. We value our differences, treat everyone fairly, and encourage people to share their opinions openly.
- We take 100% ownership of our tasks.
- We involve other employees when needed.
- We dare to make mistakes and learn from them.
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EXPERTISE
We aim to be the world’s leading provider of water-efficiency technology and expertise. We are committed to constantly developing our service offering, operational excellence, and organizational capabilities. We hire the best talent who share our continuous development mindset.
- We always deliver on time – no excuses.
- We deliver with sufficient quality.
- We evaluate and adjust performance when needed.
