Watergate Sonic awarded Smart Drop certification

We are proud to announce that Watergate Sonic has been awarded Smart Drop UK certification by Waterwise, making it the first UK product to receive this recognition.

Smart Drop certification is an independent mark of excellence for water-saving technology. It confirms that a product has been robustly assessed and proven to help reduce water use, protect homes, and support a more sustainable water system.

For Watergate, this is an important milestone and strong validation of what Sonic is designed to do: detect leaks early, stop damage automatically, and reduce unnecessary water waste.

What is Smart Drop certification?

Managed by The Water Conservancy, the Smart Drop Certification scheme in the UK is run in partnership with Waterwise, the country’s leading authority on water efficiency.

The scheme assesses smart water technologies against clear criteria, including:

• Ability to detect and reduce water leaks
• Potential to reduce water consumption
• Quality of data and insights provided to users
• Contribution to long-term water efficiency

Only products that demonstrate real-world impact and measurable benefits are awarded certification.

Chris Philpot, CEO, The Water Conservancy comments, “Smart Drop certification is designed to recognise technologies that can deliver real, measurable water savings and help tackle leakage at source. Watergate Sonic stood out for its ability to detect and prevent leaks early, provide meaningful insights to users, and support long-term water efficiency across both homes and buildings.” 

Why this matters

Water is becoming increasingly scarce in the UK. Demand is rising, infrastructure is under pressure, and leaks continue to waste billions of litres of water every day.

Independent certification like Smart Drop helps homeowners, businesses, and partners:

• Trust that a product genuinely saves water
• Make informed decisions about water efficiency investments
• Support solutions aligned with sustainability and ESG goals

Being certified means Watergate Sonic is not just smart technology. It is verified water-saving technology.

Why Watergate Sonic was certified

Watergate Sonic is designed to prevent leaks, not just alert you to them.

Key features include:

• 24/7 monitoring of water flow
• Automatic shut-off when abnormal usage or leaks are detected
• Real-time alerts via the Watergate app
• Proven reductions in water use, alongside protection from costly damage

By stopping leaks early and giving users visibility of their water use, Sonic helps reduce wasted water before it becomes a major problem.

Nicci Russell, CEO of Waterwise, said,“We know we need to use water more efficiently in the UK, and independent certification has a crucial role to play in helping credible solutions to stand out. Watergate becoming the first product to achieve Smart Drop UK certification is a significant milestone. Their Sonic product shows how smart, well-designed technology can stop small leaks from becoming major problems, while also helping customers, whether at home or at work, to better understand and reduce their water use. Being Smart Drop certified provides clear, evidence-based assurance that products deliver genuine water-saving benefits, and sets an important benchmark for innovation in the UK market.”

A step forward for smart water management

We are especially proud to be the first UK product to receive Smart Drop certification. It reflects our wider mission at Watergate: to help people use water more efficiently, protect their properties, and reduce environmental impact.

This certification strengthens our work with homeowners, landlords, insurers, property managers, and partners who want trusted, proven solutions to water waste and leak damage.

Smart Drop certification is not the end point. It is another step in our journey to scale smart water management across homes and buildings in the UK and beyond.

If you want to learn more about Watergate Sonic, or how smart water technology can help you save water and protect your property, contact us to explore our solutions.

And there’s more information here about how you can apply for Smart Drop UK certification.