Save water. Cut costs. Keep showers running.
H2Op helps California cities install shower flow-restriction valves across public facilities—planned, installed, and measured as a turnkey program.
The problem:
California cities must conserve water and reduce energy use—without shutting down services.
Our solution:
Low-disruption retrofits with proven shower flow-restriction valves, rolled out as a city program with clear savings.
What you get:
A plan, installation, training, and simple reporting your council and community understand.
How It Works
We deliver a complete, low-friction program your team can approve and run quickly.
Plan
- Facility assessment and shower count
- Baseline flow and run-time assumptions
- Scope, budget, and timeline options
Install
- Procurement and retrofits by trained techs
- Work windows coordinated with facility staff
- Safety, signage, and user guidance included
Verify
- Savings model + post-install verification
- Staff training and maintenance checklist
- Quarterly summary (optional) for council or public sites
Turnkey delivery
One vendor, one timeline, one report.
Minimal downtime
Units installed with limited disruption.
Measurable results
Water + energy savings in one report.
Savings you can measure—without guesswork.
Water savings
Reduced flow per shower, multiplied across facilities.
Energy savings
Less hot water used → lower gas/electric bills.
Operating impact
Little to no change for users; regular showers remain available.
Budget fit
Low-cost hardware, predictable install, rapid payback in many facilities.
What we report:
- Pre-/post- install assumptions and counts
- Estimated monthly water and energy savings
- Simple charts for council packets and public pages
Who We Serve
Municipal facilities where showers are part of daily operations.
- • Recreation and community centers
- • Public pools and aquatic centers
- • Shelters and temporary housing
- • Fire and police stations
- • Parks and maintenance depots
- • School district and campus facilities (case by case)
Service area:
Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties (with flexibility for nearby regions)
About H2Op
Our story
H2Op was created to help cities meet conservation goals with practical, measurable steps. We focus on programs that are easy to approve, quick to install, and simple to maintain. We believe that effective conservation doesn't have to be complex or disruptive.
What makes us different:
- Program-based, not one-off installs
- Clear reporting for decision-makers
- Respect for facility staff and user experience
Status: Early stage. Seeking pilot partners and municipal collaborators in California.
FAQs
Q: Will users notice a difference in the showers?
A: Flow stays comfortable for most users. We focus on acceptable flow targets and confirm on site.
Q: How disruptive is installation?
A: Minimal. We coordinate off-peak windows and move quickly, facility by facility.
Q: Can you work with our procurement process?
A: Yes. We provide clear scopes, line-item pricing, and documentation.
Q: How do you measure savings?
A: We model baseline use, track installs, and verify performance; we can align with your M&V practices.
Q: What’s the maintenance burden?
A: Low. We train staff and leave a simple checklist and replacement guide.
Q: Do you offer pilots?
A: Yes. Pilots help confirm fit and build internal support.
Let’s scope a pilot for your city.
Send a few details and we’ll reply with a simple plan and timeline.