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University of Maryland

Allied Health Research Building | Baltimore, MD

Overview

CMP Efficiency Solutions partnered with Boland Water Technologies to help the University of Maryland, Baltimore reduce utility costs at its Allied Health Research Building. By installing our water-saving valve on the building's incoming water service, the university was able to significantly reduce billed water consumption while maintaining normal building operations and water pressure.

The Challenge

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus spans 71 acres and includes 58 buildings with substantial water and energy demands. Like many large educational institutions, UMB continually seeks opportunities to lower operating expenses while improving efficiency.

The Allied Health Research Building was using more than 7,500 gallons of water per day, resulting in significant water and sewer costs. Facility managers wanted a solution that could reduce utility expenses without disrupting building operations or requiring ongoing maintenance.

The CMP Solution

Working alongside Boland Water Technologies, CMP Efficiency Solutions supplied and installed our patented water-saving valve on the building's existing water line immediately downstream of the utility meter.

Our valve helps improve meter accuracy by compressing entrained air and gas before they pass through the meter. This allows the utility meter to more accurately measure true water consumption while maintaining normal system pressure and performance throughout the building.

Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel, the valve is corrosion-resistant, requires virtually no maintenance, and was installed in less than two hours with minimal disruption to facility operations.

Results

Following installation, the university monitored utility bills over a three-month period and documented measurable savings:

  • 2,160 gallons of water saved per day

  • 28% reduction in billed water consumption

  • Approximately $1,580 in monthly utility savings

Much of the cost reduction came from lower sewer charges associated with reduced billed water usage. Based on the successful results achieved at the Allied Health Research Building, the university plans to expand the installation to additional campus facilities.

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