Why Watergate?
Every building manages fire risk. Security risk. Energy risk. Almost none manage water risk.
We’re here to change that.
Why Watergate?
Every building manages fire risk. Security risk. Energy risk. Almost none manage water risk.
We’re here to change that.
It’s 2026. You still shut off water with a wrench.
Think about everything that’s changed in how buildings work. Heating, security, energy – all of it modernised, automated, connected. Now think about how you shut off the water in an emergency.
A manual valve. Somewhere in a basement. Same as it was in 1890.
The pipe isn’t the problem. It’s the fact that nothing is watching it, nothing is learning from it, and nothing will shut it down when something goes wrong.
Watergate brings intelligence and automation to the one system that’s been left exactly as it was.
Leaks don’t set off alarms. They set off claims.
“The fire alarm goes off and everyone knows what to do. A pipe fails silently and by the time anyone notices, you’ve got a six-figure claim and nobody knows how long it’s been running.”
Leaks cause more financial loss than fires and theft combined – and most of it was preventable. Insurers know this. They’re tightening requirements and referencing standards like the Joint Code of Practice. Proof of active water management isn’t optional anymore.
Early detection, automatic shutoff, and a clear audit trail – before a leak becomes a claim.
Damp and mould are now your problem. Legally.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Awaab’s Law have changed the rules. Landlords and operators now face stricter obligations around damp and mould – and hidden leaks are often what causes both. Mould doesn’t appear overnight. It’s the visible symptom of moisture that’s been building undetected for weeks.
Watergate spots the warning signs early and tells you exactly what to do – so you can fix problems before they become complaints, claims, or court orders.
Your water bill includes waste you can’t see.
Water bills rose by up to 47% in 2025 alone – and more increases are coming. But the real problem isn’t the price. It’s the waste. Leaks and inefficiencies go unnoticed for months, quietly inflating every bill.
The worst part? Most of it is invisible until it isn’t.
See exactly where your water goes – and stop the leaks before they become a line item.
Water reporting is coming. The only question is when it reaches you.
In some parts of England, you can’t build without proving water efficiency.
In Greater Cambridge – one of the driest regions in England – the Environment Agency has been blocking major developments because the water supply can’t keep up. New housing of 100 or more homes now has to hit 80 litres per person per day, which means water recycling, dual pipe systems, and proving it all at planning stage.
Meanwhile, connection fees are surging. Between 2024 and 2025, Yorkshire Water’s rose 542%. Southern Water: 317%. Anglian: 115%. Water isn’t a fixed cost anymore – it’s a variable one, and it’s moving in one direction.
The data to prove efficiency, meet planning conditions, and influence what you pay – before it’s set.
Water is the missing piece in your sustainability score.
BREEAM, LEED, GRESB, WiredScore – they all assess water performance now. But most buildings can’t provide credible data because they’ve never measured it properly. That’s a gap in your certification, your ESG reporting, and your asset value.
Every litre carries a carbon cost – treatment, pumping, heating, disposal. Reduce the water, reduce the carbon. But you can’t reduce what you don’t measure.
The performance data and the paper trail – for your next assessment, your next report, and every one after.