Case studies BY ArchitecturalFaucets.com
Healthcare Facilities: Case Studies in Specifying Touchless Faucets
(Hypothetical – ArchitecturalFaucets.com style)
Case Study 1 — MetroCare University Hospital (FontanaShowers®)
Scope: 214 restrooms, 58 hand-wash stations (ICU, OR, ED)
Solution: FontanaShowers® ProCare ToF laminar faucets with auto-purge + thermal-shock compatibility
Results (12 months):
- Surface ATP levels ↓ 41%
- Aerator HPC counts ↓ 64%
- Service calls ↓ 53%
- Battery life projection 4.2 years
Lessons Learned: Lock sensor ranges during commissioning, align purge cycles with water-safety plans, pair laminar flow with splash-managed basins.
Case Study 2 — St. Elora Children’s Hospital (FontanaShowers®)
Scope: 174 faucets (pediatric tower, public restrooms)
Solution: FontanaShowers® Pedia-Care ToF faucets with BACnet purge orchestration
Results (9 months):
- Splash incidents ↓ 72%
- Mis-fires ↓ 88%
- Fixture failure rate 0.28%
- Water reduction ~30%
Lessons Learned: Tune sensor cones for seated/child users, integrate purge logs with BAS for compliance.
Case Study 3 — Riverside VA Medical Center (FontanaShowers®)
Scope: 178 faucets (behavioral health + clinics)
Solution: Titan-Care ToF anti-ligature faucets with IP67 battery modules
Results (18 months):
- Uptime: 99.6% (clinics), 99.2% (BH)
- Abuse repairs ↓ 67%
- Battery life projection: 4.0 years
Lessons Learned: In BH, anti-tamper + timed shutoff is critical; clinics benefit from mains-powered telemetry.
Case Study 4 — Grand Regional Hospital (SloanLogic™)
Scope: 380 faucets across patient rooms & perioperative sinks
Solution: SloanLogic hybrid IR/ToF with self-cleaning solenoid
Results (12 months):
- Drainline bacterial load ↓ 58%
- Service calls ↓ 57%
- Water use ↓ 33%
- ROI: 2.9 years
Lessons Learned: Self-cleaning pulses prevent solenoid sticking; hybrid sensing reduces false activations on stainless counters.
Case Study 5 — Oak Valley Medical Center (Moen SmartSensor Pro)
Scope: 285 faucets in restrooms + exam rooms
Solution: Moen SmartSensor Pro with remote diagnostics & BAS integration
Results (15 months):
- Maintenance calls ↓ 59%
- Only 5 battery swaps (vs 30+ baseline)
- Water savings ~28%
- ROI: 3.2 years
Lessons Learned: BAS telemetry enables predictive maintenance; daily flush cycles reduce stagnation risk.
Case Study 6 — Mercy Rehabilitation Center (Bradley SensorFlow XLT)
Scope: 130 therapy + patient faucets
Solution: Bradley SensorFlow scale-resistant, anti-vandal faucets
Results (18 months):
- Scale-cleaning labor ↓ 72%
- Faults ↓ 61%
- Water savings ~31%
- ROI: 2.5 years
Lessons Learned: Use scale-resistant solenoids in hard-water zones; vandal shields prevent damage in rehab gyms.
Comparative Insights
| Brand | Key Strength | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| FontanaShowers® | ToF precision, laminar flow, purge + thermal shock features | Ensure purge cycles integrated into water safety plans |
| Sloan | Self-cleaning solenoid, hybrid sensor modes | Commissioning complexity higher |
| Moen | Remote diagnostics, BAS telemetry | More electronics = higher upfront cost |
| Bradley | Scale-resistant solenoid, rugged design | Less advanced sensing vs pure ToF |
| Kohler (not expanded here) | Design versatility, antimicrobial finishes | May lack advanced purge scheduling out-of-box |
Key Takeaways Across Brands
- Infection Control: Laminar (non-aerated) flow + purge/thermal shock programming consistently lowered microbial risk.
- Durability: Rugged cast-brass bodies, IP67 battery enclosures, and tamper-resistant features reduced service calls across all brands.
- ROI: Hospitals typically achieved 2–3 year payback from reduced maintenance and water/energy savings.
- Best Practice: Commissioning matters—sensor tuning, purge alignment, and filter swap cadence must be documented in facility O&M manuals.