The Future of Plumbing: Innovations to Watch in 2025

The plumbing industry is always changing, and our team is excited about the new smart plumbing systems and eco-friendly practices implemented in 2025. Let’s see how you can upgrade your home’s plumbing to be more sustainable and efficient in this new year! 

Smart Plumbing Systems

Smart plumbing systems are changing how homeowners across the Fox Valley manage water usage and detect potential issues with their plumbing. New, advanced technologies utilize sensors and remote monitoring to provide real-time data on your home’s plumbing performance, allowing you to stay ahead of leaks, clogs, or other potential problems you could run into. 

Smart water meters track water consumption and alert you to abnormal usage patterns, helping to detect leaks before they cause severe damage to your home. Smart faucets and showerheads are also becoming more popular, as they can adjust water flow based on your preferences. 

These smart plumbing systems also allow you to automate maintenance and troubleshoot issues. Together, these factors help you improve your plumbing’s efficiency, reduce waste, and lower emergency plumbing costs.  

Water Conservation and Sustainability

Water conservation and sustainability remain a top priority in the plumbing industry, especially concerning climate change and the increasing need to manage water waste. 

At Watters Plumbing, we’ve seen the industry pivot to various solutions to reduce water waste and promote eco-friendly practices. Our team has installed low-flow fixtures, dual-flush toilets, and water-efficient showerheads, which are becoming increasingly standard in new homes and upgrades. These modern plumbing fixtures reduce water waste and utility costs while maintaining performance. 

Greywater recycling systems repurpose water from sinks, showers, and washing machines for irrigation. As more people adopt green practices in their homes, we predict this system will become increasingly popular throughout Wisconsin. 

Integration of Plumbing With Smart Home Systems

Connecting automated plumbing systems with smart home systems can help you monitor and control your plumbing and water usage from your smartphone. 

Smart water sensors can detect leaks or burst pipes early, alerting your phone when there is an issue with your home’s plumbing system and preventing expensive damages. The smart faucets and showerheads we’ve mentioned also directly connect with smart plumbing systems to control water temperature and flow with voice commands or in-app settings. 

Integrating smart home plumbing systems can create a cohesive, eco-friendly living environment for you and your family. 

Sustainable Water Heating Solutions

If you’ve been looking for a sustainable way to heat water in your home, look no further than tankless and solar-powered water heaters.

Tankless water heaters heat water on demand, eliminating the need for water storage tanks and reducing energy waste that correlates with keeping water hot all day. Solar-powered water heaters use renewable energy to heat water while minimizing reliance on traditional fuel and electric heating methods. 

We recommend contacting our team to upgrade your water heater to a high-efficiency option if you haven’t already. Navien tankless water heaters utilize a .99 Energy Factor, blowing away the competition in eco-friendliness and efficiency. 

See for yourself how Navien tankless water heaters can upgrade your home’s plumbing system. 

Contact Watters for Plumbing Services in the Fox Cities 

From clogged pipes to plumbing emergencies, the expert plumbers at Watters are here to help you update your home and maintain peace of mind throughout the year. 

Call us at (920) 204-7507 to upgrade your home’s plumbing system!