Water Automation

What Water Automation does

Water Automation is a US-based hardware company that designs and sells the aquaHALT line of battery-powered automatic water leak detection and shut-off devices. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York, the company targets residential homeowners, multi-unit property managers, commercial building operators, insurance providers, plumbers, and builders across the United States. Its products operate at the fixture level (toilet, sink, ice maker), using moisture sensors and an internal shut-off valve to stop water flow at the source of a leak without cutting off the entire home's supply — addressing a use case that whole-home systems like Flo by Moen and Phyn Plus cannot serve in apartments and multi-unit buildings because they require mainline pipe access.

The core technology is a standalone, 2 AA battery-powered valve assembly that requires no Wi-Fi, app, or subscription, and installs in under 10 minutes per fixture without a plumber, electrician, or pipe cutting. The product line includes aquaHALT 2X ($157.99) and Flip ($165.99) for toilets, H/C ($187.99) for sinks, ICE ($163.99) for ice makers, and a $16.25 replacement sensor. The aquaHALT system is patented in the United States, was named a TIME Magazine Best Invention of 2023, and is recognized by Chubb Insurance as a vetted loss-prevention technology.

Water Automation generates revenue through one-time hardware sales via direct e-commerce on its own website, the Amazon marketplace (as an Amazon Preferred product), and bulk B2B pricing for property managers, builders, and insurance partners. The company operates a structured partner program spanning Chubb-vetted insurance, plumber trade accounts, property manager bulk deployment, and builder specification packages. According to the available data, the company has raised a single disclosed funding round of $467,499 in December 2023, and operates with a headcount of 1–10 employees, indicating a small, founder-led (Gregory Capizzi) and likely lightly capitalized operation.

Name

Water Automation

Legal name

Water Automation

Website

https://waterautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Water Automation designs and sells the aquaHALT line of battery-powered, fixture-level automatic water leak detection and shut-off devices. Founded in 2021 and based in New York, the company serves residential homeowners, multi-unit property managers, commercial building operators, insurers, plumbers, and builders across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Water Leak Detection and Shutoff Devices

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Leak Detection & Smart Shutoff Valve Systems (HSAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Water leak detection
• Automatic shutoff valves
• Smart water sensors
• Water damage prevention
• DIY leak protection

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hardware sales (one-time purchase): The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of its aquaHALT product line. Each unit is purchased outright with no ongoing subscription, contract, or monthly fee required. Products include aquaHALT 2X, Flip, H/C, and ICE variants, as well as replacement sensors.
2. Bulk / B2B volume pricing: Volume pricing is available for multi-unit property managers, insurance partners, builders, and plumbers purchasing across entire building portfolios. Inquiries handled via direct email outreach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Water Automation designs, assembles, and sells the aquaHALT family of battery-operated automatic water leak detection and shut-off devices that install directly on toilets, sinks, and ice makers to stop water damage at the fixture level. The product line requires no Wi-Fi, no app, no subscription, and no professional installer, targeting homeowners, property managers, builders, plumbers, and insurance partners in the United States. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales with volume pricing for bulk B2B deployments.

Product overview

Water Automation offers the aquaHALT product line, a suite of battery-operated automatic water leak detection and shut-off devices designed for residential and commercial properties. The portfolio consists of fixture-specific models: aquaHALT 2X and Flip for toilets, H/C for sinks, and ICE for ice makers—all sharing the same core technology platform of leak detection with automatic water shut-off. The products are characterized by DIY installation (no plumber or electrician required), 2 AA battery power operation, no Wi-Fi connectivity, and no subscription fees. Each unit protects a single fixture and deploys in under 10 minutes per unit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• aquaHALT: Battery-powered automatic water leak detection and shut-off system. The aquaHALT brand encompasses multiple product models including: aquaHALT 2X (for toilets, utilizing two 3/8 water hoses), aquaHALT Flip (for toilets, utilizing one 3/8 water hose), aquaHALT ICE (for ice makers/refrigerators, with ¼ inch adaptors), aquaHALT H/C (for sinks, double port valve for hot and cold water separation), and aquaHALT Replacement Sensor. The brand is positioned as a Chubb-vetted, award-winning (TIME Magazine Best Inventions 2023) solution requiring no pipe cutting, plumber, or electrician for installation.

Products and services

• aquaHALT 2X – Toilet Original aquaHALT battery-operated automatic water leak detection and shut-off device for toilets. Uses two 3/8-inch water hoses, installs in under 10 minutes without pipe cutting or a plumber, and shuts off water at the toilet fixture when a leak is detected. Priced at $157.99 per unit.
• aquaHALT Flip – Toilet Toilet-specific aquaHALT variant using one 3/8-inch water hose that attaches directly to the toilet fill valve for a more compact installation profile. Provides the same automatic leak detection and shut-off as the 2X model. Priced at $165.99 per unit.
• aquaHALT H/C – Sinks AquaHALT variant for kitchen or bathroom sinks using a double-port valve that separates hot and cold water lines, with 3/8-inch water hoses. Provides automatic leak detection and shut-off for both supply lines. Priced at $187.99 per unit (currently marked out of stock).
• aquaHALT ICE – Ice Makers AquaHALT leak detection and shut-off device designed for refrigerator ice makers and water lines. Uses 1/4-inch adapters for easy connection to existing plumbing fittings under kitchen sinks, protecting the water supply line feeding refrigerators. Priced at $163.99 per unit.
• aquaHALT Replacement Sensor Replacement water leak sensor for the aquaHALT device. Extends coverage for water leak detection, allowing the system to shut off the internal valve and prevent serious water damage. Priced at $16.25 per unit.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chubb InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater Automation is a Chubb-vetted water leak detection partner. aquaHALT technology has been recognized by Chubb as a measurable risk reduction tool that strengthens policyholder loss prevention strategies. The Chubb vetting process verifies the technology's reliability for insurance-aligned leak detection, and the partnership enables Water Automation to market aquaHALT as the 'only Chubb-vetted' solution in its category.
• Insurance providers (general)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWater Automation partners with insurance providers beyond Chubb to offer smart leak detection technology that reduces claims, cuts costs, and boosts policyholder retention. Partners can offer aquaHALT devices to policyholders as a loss prevention tool, with referral commission structures available. The company provides partner documentation, full technical support, and marketing materials for insurers.
• Plumbers and contractors (trade partner network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater Automation operates a trade partner program for licensed plumbers and contractors. Partnered plumbers receive revenue-per-call upsell opportunities by offering aquaHALT during routine service visits, installation guidance, how-to materials, and ongoing technical support. The company emphasizes fast, frustration-free installation to minimize returns and maximize repeat business.
• Property managers (B2B partnership)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty managers partner with Water Automation for bulk deployment of aquaHALT devices across multi-unit residential and commercial portfolios. Benefits include volume pricing, deployment support, and access to insurance partner referral programs. The company supports both single-family home managers and large apartment complex operators.
• Builders and developers (B2B partnership)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome builders and commercial developers integrate aquaHALT into new construction and renovation projects. Benefits include specification packages, installation videos, quick-start spec sheets, and a live technical hotline. The company positions aquaHALT as a way for builders to prevent costly callbacks and warranty claims while adding water-damage protection as a homebuyer value-add.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flo by Moen: Flo by Moen (owned by Fortune Brands) is a whole-home smart water monitor and automatic shutoff system that uses a mainline-installed sensor to detect leaks and anomalies. It is the closest direct competitor cited in Water Automation's own materials and competes for the same residential and multi-unit water-damage-prevention use cases, albeit with a different (mainline, plumber-installed) architecture.
• Phyn: Phyn (backed by Uponor and Belkin) offers a smart water assistant with leak detection and automatic shutoff at the mainline, using machine learning on household water-use patterns. It is a direct competitor to Water Automation in the residential leak-prevention category and competes for property manager, builder, and homeowner accounts, albeit with a more connectivity-heavy, AI-driven product.
• LeakSmart: LeakSmart (a brand within Waxman Consumer Products) sells water leak detection sensors paired with an automatic whole-home shutoff valve. It targets the same residential and property manager buyer segments as Water Automation and competes head-to-head in loss-prevention bundles sold through plumbers, insurers, and homebuilders.
• WaterCop: WaterCop produces automatic water shutoff systems and leak detection sensors for residential and light-commercial use, including whole-home and point-of-use configurations. It is one of the established brands in the automatic water shutoff category and overlaps directly with aquaHALT's fixture-level protection positioning for homeowners and property managers.

Broad incumbents

• Resideo (Honeywell Home): Resideo, the spin-out of Honeywell's Homes division, sells a broad portfolio of water leak detectors, automatic shutoff valves, and connected home safety products under the Honeywell Home brand. It competes with Water Automation across consumer and pro installer channels and offers a wider ecosystem (security, HVAC, water) within which water leak products sit.
• SimpliSafe: SimpliSafe is a DIY home security system that bundles in water leak and freeze sensors alongside intrusion and environmental sensors. It is a broader home safety incumbent that overlaps with Water Automation in homeowner-facing water leak detection, though without integrated shutoff valves.
• Ring (Amazon): Ring, owned by Amazon, sells smart home devices including water leak and flood sensors as part of its broader home security and ambient-sensing portfolio. As an Amazon-owned incumbent and Water Automation's own marketplace host, Ring is an adjacent incumbent that competes for the same DIY homeowner wallet share through the same Amazon channel.
• Uponor: Uponor is a global plumbing and indoor climate solutions provider and the parent/investor behind Phyn. As a major plumbing-systems incumbent with established builder and contractor relationships, it is a broad competitor to Water Automation's push into plumber and builder specification channels, even though it reaches the water-leak category through a different product architecture.

Emerging players

• YoLink: YoLink is a smart home / IoT brand selling long-range water leak sensors and shutoff valves for DIY residential and light-commercial use. It overlaps with Water Automation in the DIY-installed leak detection category but relies on LoRa-based connectivity rather than the standalone, no-Wi-Fi battery architecture that defines aquaHALT.
• SwitchBot: SwitchBot is an emerging smart home brand offering water leak sensors, hub-based shutoff devices, and a broader retrofit smart home product line. It overlaps with Water Automation in the DIY-installed leak-detection category and competes on price and ecosystem breadth, though without an integrated fixture-level shutoff valve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WaterAutomationNow
• Instagraminstagram.com/water_automation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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