WaStop Cost of Ownership

The Problem

Total cost of ownership (TCO) is an analysis that places a single value on the complete lifecycle of a capital purchase. This value includes every phase of ownership: acquisition, installation, operation as well as documentation and training for that asset. When looking at different solutions to backflow problems there are several options available. Careful analysis of the total cost of ownership is needed to understand the full implications of the purchasing decision over time.

The Solution  

WaStop has a low cost of ownership. This is built on a number of factors including the long life expectancy of the valve, the quick installation time, and the low level of maintenance required.  

Importance

 

Total Cost Of Ownership - Why Is It Important

Total cost of ownership is the real cost of any purchase whether it be a pump station, a valve or a grinder. When considering TCO for valves there are a few important factors to calculate:

  • Purchase price
  • Installation cost
  • Maintenance
  • Life expectancy
  • Operational effectivity
  • Replacement cost
  • End of life cost

The purchase price is often the number most focused on, but should in fact be considered as just a part of the whole.

WaStop's installation cost is low as you can read about under the section 'Installation'. Due to the materials WaStop is constructed from, and the pulsating flow mechanism, the maintenance costs are also low. Many areas where WaStop have been installed have previously required fortnightly or monthly maintenance but post installation the valves have only needed to be monitored twice a year.  WaStop, with its pulsating flow, will keep the upstream and downstream pipes cleaner, reducing the costs not only for the valve itself, but for the system surrounding it.

The life expectancy of WaStop is 20-25 years depending upon the application. During the lifetime of the valve it will perform as specified maintaining its shape, memory and ability to seal closed completely* against backflow. Given WaStops superior sealing properties costs are reduced by preventing backflow completely. When the valve has reached its life expectancy it can easily be replaced and recycled. Our products are partially made of recycled materials, and can be recycled reducing the end of life cost of the product.

WaStop has the lowest total cost of ownership on the market compared to similar valves.

*Please refer to this document for details about the sealing quality of WaStop  

User Experience 

 

User Experience

Many WaStop users have been impressed by the cost savings that the use of WaStop has given them. Read a few of the comments below and contact Wapro to be put in touch with WaStop customers to hear their stories.  

City Of Hamilton, Ca On Cost Savings

WaStop protecting City of Hamilton Residents

This week we completed an inspection of the sewer outfall; 32 days after the installation of the WA Stop. Hamilton Water staff and our contract found the sewer to be in very good shape and there was no build-up of rocks which was a normal occurrence in every inspection prior to the one completed this week. Average per month inspection and maintenance costs - $ 1800 to $ 2000. Estimated annual inspection & maintenance costs prior to WaStop - $21,600 to 24,000. Cost of the WaStop - $18,521. Based on this weeks’ completed inspection we have no intention of going back to the outfall at Lakegate Dr & Grays Rd for a few more months. I expect that we may have to do 1 to 2 cleanings per year, due to the perforation of the sewer pipe, however we will re-evaluate the need for inspection and cleaning as we obtain more data.
Dave Alberton
Manager, Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Hamilton Water