Early Water Leak Detection for Student Housing
Defend your tenants, properties, and reputation against leak-related damage and downtime with innovative early water leak detection.
Discover gold-standard water leak detection for student housing
Water leaks are the #1 cause of loss in student housing. The combination of high-density housing, with a greater-than-average number of kitchens and bathrooms, creates a high-intensity use of plumbing infrastructure that significantly increases the risk of water leaks.
Combine plumbing stress with an often-inexperienced tenant population who may not reliably report leaks, and they seem unavoidable. And while damage and downtime during the academic year is the highest priority to avoid, periods when the buildings are unoccupied create opportunity for small leaks to escalate, undetected, into significant Escape of Water events.
Severn WLD™ is a smart water leak detection system that automatically detects and locates water leaks - before they have a chance to create significant damage or disruption, without relying on manual inspections or tenant reporting.
Protect your assets, reputation, and margins. Detect water leaks early, before they cause expensive damage and downtime for your student housing portfolio.
Achieve greater operational efficiency
Detect and repair leaks early, before they require significant, expensive repairs. Eliminate manual leak detection. Reduce or reallocate maintenance spend to other projects.
Automatically detect leaks, before they're visible
Stop relying on tenants to notice or report water leaks. Automatically detect genuine leaks - even when they're small - and avoid major property damage.
Monitor properties remotely, in real time
Get an accurate, centralized view of where and when leaks occur in real time. Reduce reliance on manual inspections and tenant reporting, and speed up response times.
Eliminate false positives with custom sensitivity
Use adjustable sensitivity to set different leak alert thresholds on a device-by-device basis. Reliably detect leaks even in wet areas, without frequent false positives.
Make informed, data-driven decisions
Better understand where and when water leaks occur. Identify factors that increase the likelihood of leaks in your portfolio: across locations, floor plans, or even suppliers.
Retrofit a discreet, robust solution – even in tight spaces
Fit sensors discreetly into challenging locations, including tight areas. Install quickly and non-invasively, without requiring specialist tools or expertise.
Streamline maintenance operations
Minimize the burden on facilities teams with a solution that requires no regular maintenance, and has a battery life of 6 years.
Protect safety, tenant experience, & your reputation
Early water leak detection protects tenants and staff, and and creates a positive tenant experience that enhances your reputation.
Enhance sustainability performance
Significantly reduce water loss derived from detected leaks, and carbon consumption from cleanup and repairs.
End-to-end solution, from sensor to cloud
A turnkey solution that includes sensors, a secure network and a cloud-based dashboard for data and reporting.
WATER LEAK DETECTION USE CASES FOR STUDENT HOUSING
Where you'll find Severn WLD in student housing
Commercially owned and operated student housing complexes use Severn WLD to monitor anywhere a leak is likely, costly, or both - including:
- Mechanical rooms
- Water tanks
- Fire protection systems
- Sump pits
- HVAC
- Utility areas
- Elevator pits
- Plumbing & drainage systems, including pipes, flanges, and fittings
- Risers
- Sinks
- Washers & dryers
- Restrooms and bathrooms
- Kitchens, including near dishwashers, fridges, and freezers
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FAQS ABOUT WATER LEAK DETECTION FOR STUDENT HOUSING
FAQs about water leak detection in student housing complexes
Why is water leak detection important in student accommodation buildings?
Student housing facilities experience high turnover, dense occupancy, and heavy wear and tear. This makes them especially susceptible to water leaks.
Detecting leaks early helps prevent widespread damage, minimizes disruptions, and maintains livable, safe conditions for students.
How do water leak detection systems work in student housing complexes?
Our smart leak detection sensors monitor for unexpected water in dorm rooms, shared kitchens, mechanical rooms, and other high-risk zones. When water is detected, alerts are instantly sent to on-site teams, enabling fast response before property damage escalates.
What areas in student housing are most vulnerable to water leaks?
Water leaks commonly occur under bathroom sinks, around shared laundry machines, near water heaters, under water risers, and within HVAC or boiler rooms.
Kitchens and bathrooms in shared suites or dorms are particularly high-risk due to frequent usage and occasional misuse.
Can multiple buildings or dormitories be monitored from a central system?
Yes. LAIIER’s platform enables centralized oversight of water leak detection across entire housing complexes or campus buildings. Property managers can view sensor statuses, receive alerts, and log maintenance activity from one dashboard.
Are your water leak sensors easy to install in active student housing?
Absolutely. Installation is quick, non-invasive, and can be completed with minimal disruption to residents. Sensors are compact and low-profile, making them easy to place in tight or hidden spaces without affecting student life or aesthetics.
What kinds of water issues can be caught by your water leak system?
Our sensors can detect small drips and slow leaks, as well as pooling water from plumbing failures or accidental overflows, like faucets that are left running, or leaking mini-fridges.
How are maintenance staff notified when a water leak is detected?
Notifications are sent automatically via email and/ or SMS, to nominated maintenance staff.
Each alert includes the exact location of the sensor, allowing staff to address the issue quickly—even during weekends, breaks, or low-occupancy periods.
How does water leak detection improve the management of student housing?
It supports preventative maintenance, reduces emergency callouts, and helps maintain the condition of units over time. For universities and private student housing operators, it also helps protect assets and reputation while enhancing the student living experience.