Aqualeak expands water leak detection portfolio with award-winning Sonic smart water management system
Aqualeak is pleased to announce a new partnership with Watergate to offer Sonic, the award-winning, AI-powered leak detection and smart water management system, to its extensive customer base. The addition of Sonic further strengthens Aqualeak’s position as a leading provider of water leak detection solutions for residential and multi-occupancy properties.
Designed to protect buildings from costly water damage while improving efficiency and sustainability, Sonic uses advanced ultrasonic flow monitoring technology, combined with artificial intelligence, to identify water leaks with exceptional accuracy. The system can detect everything from catastrophic burst pipes to extremely small leaks, including pinhole drips as little as one drop every two minutes, allowing issues to be identified and addressed before they escalate into major incidents.
Automatic leak detection and remote water shut-off
One of Sonic’s key advantages is its ability to automatically shut off the water supply when a potential leak is detected. Once abnormal flow behaviour is identified, Sonic generates an alert via a mobile app, sends notifications by email, and escalates the issue if no response is received. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risk of flood damage, especially in unoccupied or remote properties.
As a fully connected smart water valve, Sonic enables remote control of the water supply from anywhere in the world. Users can turn the water on or off via the mobile app, silence alerts, and monitor system status in real time, providing reassurance and control whether they are on or off site.
Intelligent water usage monitoring and analytics
Beyond leak detection, Sonic functions as a powerful water usage monitoring 
and management tool. The system provides detailed insights into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual water consumption, helping users better understand usage patterns, identify inefficiencies, and reduce unnecessary water wastage. These analytics can support cost savings, reduction in carbon emissions, sustainability targets, and improved operational decision-making for asset owners and facilities managers.
The Sonic management dashboard is particularly valuable for multi-occupancy buildings, such as apartment blocks, student accommodation, and managed residential developments. By highlighting anomalies in water usage, temperature, and pressure, it enables faster investigation and resolution of issues, minimising disruption and long-term damage.
Temperature monitoring, freeze alerts and Legionella risk assessment
Sonic also incorporates dual ambient and water temperature monitoring, providing additional layers of protection. The system can issue freeze alerts when temperatures drop to levels that increase the risk of frozen or burst pipes, helping property managers take preventative action. In addition, Sonic supports Legionella risk assessment by flagging conditions that may allow harmful bacteria to develop, contributing to safer water systems and improved compliance.
Reliable, resilient and easy to install
Typically installed near the main water supply entry point – such as under a kitchen sink or in a utility cupboard – Sonic is designed for reliable, long-term operation. It is WRAS-approved, operates on mains power, and includes a battery backup, ensuring continued protection during power outages. The system can also function in offline mode, providing added resilience in the event of connectivity issues.
Sonic connects via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and is managed through the intuitive app, available on both iOS and Android. Multiple users can be invited to monitor and control a single property, making it ideal for shared or professionally managed environments.
Strengthening Aqualeak’s comprehensive leak detection offering
The addition of Sonic complements Aqualeak’s existing portfolio of water leak detection solutions across all applications, including flow-based, sensor-based, distance measuring, and BREEAM-compliant systems. By offering Sonic, Aqualeak provides customers with access to one of the most advanced smart water valves on the market, combining leak prevention, water efficiency, and intelligent monitoring in a single solution .
To enquire about the Sonic leak detection and water management system, please contact the Aqualeak sales team on 01249 715698, send an enquiry or email sales@aqualeak.com. Further information is also available at Aqualeak.com.