Watergate becomes first UK product to achieve Smart Drop Certification
The Water Conservancy expanded Smart Drop certification to the UK in 2025 in partnership with not-for-profit Waterwise.
The first UK product to achieve Smart Drop Certification
The Smart Drop Expert Panel independently assessed Watergate Sonic against the criteria, including leak detection and prevention, water-saving potential, quality of user data and insights, and contribution to sustainable water management. Only technologies that demonstrate real-world impact and measurable benefits are awarded certification.
Watergate Sonic continuously monitors water flow, detects abnormal usage, and automatically shuts off the water supply when a leak is identified. By preventing leaks rather than simply alerting users after damage has occurred, Sonic helps reduce unnecessary water loss while protecting homes and buildings from costly water damage.
For Watergate, the certification validates its focus on prevention-first water management and supports wider adoption across residential, commercial and property sectors.
Krystian Zajac, CEO and founder of Watergate, said:
“Becoming the first Smart Drop certified product in the UK is an important milestone for us. It independently confirms that Watergate Sonic does what it is designed to do: prevent leaks, reduce water waste, and protect properties. As water scarcity becomes a bigger issue, trusted certification like Smart Drop helps customers and partners choose solutions that genuinely make a difference.”
With water demand rising, infrastructure under increasing pressure, and billions of litres lost to leaks each day, independent certification plays a growing role in helping households, businesses, property managers and insurers identify solutions that genuinely save water.
Chris Philpot, CEO of The Water Conservancy, said:
“Smart Drop certification is designed to recognise technologies that deliver real, measurable water savings and 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 homes and buildings.”
Nicci Russell, CEO of Waterwise, said:
“Watergate Sonic demonstrates how smart, well-designed technology can stop small leaks becoming major problems, while also helping users understand and reduce their water use. Achieving Smart Drop certification is a strong signal that this is a credible, high-impact solution for the UK market. Independent assessment like this is vital if we are to scale solutions that genuinely reduce water waste.”
Water saving products seeking Smart Drop Certification in the UK can learn more and apply for Smart Drop UK certification.
