Water Leak Detection for Commercial and Industrial Buildings and Equipment

Protect against damage and downtime caused by water leaks with precision detection from LAIIER’s Severn WLD™

  • Multi-zoned sensor for precise water leak detection.
  • Accurate results - no more false positives.
  • 24x7 water leak alerts via email & SMS.
  • Cloud-based data collection & reporting.
  • Discreet, small device ideal for retrofitting.
  • Fast, tool-free installation.
  • Maintenance free, with 6-year battery life.

Trusted by industry leaders & innovators

The speed of the alerts we’ve had so far was very impressive, and gives me great confidence that we’ll be able to deal with any future water leaks well before they become a disaster.

We believe that sensors for remote monitoring, such as the LAIIER leak detection sensor, represent an important preventative measure towards potential unforeseen damage.


Water leak detection for designed for commercial and industrial use

Water leaks in commercial and industrial settings cause costly damage and downtime. Severn WLD has been designed to meet the technical demands of commercial and industrial buildings and equipment through precision, scale, and cost effectiveness.

Severn WLD is currently deployed in multifamily residential, office, scientific, and hospitality settings in North America and Europe.

Accurately and precisely detect water leaks - before significant damage occurs

Severn WLD detects water leaks when they start - when leaks are small, and damage is minimal.

When you receive a leak alert, you'll know exactly where the water is pooling: not just which floor or room, but which specific portion of a single device has detected the leak.

  • Avoid small leaks becoming catastrophic.

  • Decrease response times by providing precise leak location information.

  • Minimize avoidable damage and associated repair costs.

Make better, data-driven decisions

Severn WLD detects the presence of any water, giving you the most accurate data on how water leaks in your building develop over time. 

  • Assess the growth of small leaks and prioritize their repair against other tasks.

  • Discover common water leak sources and create a proactive maintenance plan to replace at-risk fixtures or appliances.

  • Use the data to demonstrate the effectiveness and ROI of your water leak detection investment, request budget, or support ESG and sustainability.

  • Integrate with your existing BMS or other software systems on request.

Minimize maintenance 

Once successfully installed, your Severn WLD devices are maintenance-free, with no need to interact with them physically.

  • Review and manage device status and data in our cloud dashboard.

  • Robust IP65-rated enclosure ensures continuous detection, even in industrial environments.

  • Save time on maintenance with a 6-year battery life.

  • Sensor dries on its own, or can be wiped dry to reset.

Make installation & retrofitting easy

Severn WLD makes installation quick and easy, with no specialist tools or training required, even if it's being retrofitted.

  • Trim the flexible sensor strip down to size for use in smaller spaces.

  • Install without worrying about needing access to electrical outlets: Severn WLD is wireless and battery-powered.

  • Take just minutes to install each device, without needing to undergo lengthy training courses or buy specialist tools.

Integrate with existing infrastructure, or operate as a standalone solution

Have an existing LoRaWAN® network? We can connect your Severn WLD devices to it.

No network? No problem - we'll provide the gateways to get you started.

Our water leak detection solution includes our cloud-based dashboard and device management by default.

Want to push the data to a BMS or other software solution? Integrations are available on request.

Customize your water leak alert settings

Manage your water leak alert settings in our cloud dashboard: who gets them; and whether it's via SMS, email, or both.

It's also where you manage water leak alert thresholds for your devices, to better serve a broad range of use cases with varying leak tolerances.  For example:

  • In an environment where any water is a problem, like a data center or climate-controlled area, get alerts for water leaks as small as a single drop of water.

  • In an environment where false positives from condensation or cleaning are more likely, like in plant rooms, or under commercial appliances, set alerts for medium-sized water leaks.

Enjoy comprehensive support

At every stage of your deployment, our team are here to help.

Our customers enjoy:

  • 24x7 water leak detection.

  • Friendly, knowledgeable support from our dedicated Customer Success team.

  • Complimentary device upgrades when new versions become available.

  • Complimentary battery replacements.

How it works

Diagram of LAIIER's water leak detection solution

  1. When moisture is detected, Severn WLD devices connect to gateways via LoRaWAN® to transmit data.

  2. The gateways send data to LAIIER Cloud, and/ or other integrated platforms. Data is logged.

  3. If a water leak threshold is exceeded, a leak alert is sent via SMS and/ or email.

Use cases

Severn WLD detects water leaks inside commercial and industrial buildings, including in and around appliances and industrial equipment. Popular use cases include:


Compare Severn WLD to traditional water leak detectors

On average, customers have tested 3 different devices before considering LAIIER. They choose us over other water leak sensors for our precision, low false positive rate, ease of installation, use case adaptability, and coverage area.

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Frequently asked questions

Will Severn WLD reduce false positives?

Severn WLD has a very low false positive rate.

While its high sensitivity enables the detection of very small amounts of water, the customizable leak alerts mean that you won't receive information about leaks that you consider so small that you'd call them a false positive.

Unlike many water leak detection rope sensors, Severn WLD isn't affected by dust; and because it quickly wipes dry after a leak, it doesn't continue to send false positive alerts due to slow drying times.

Can I customize my water leak alerts?

Yes, you can customize your water leak alerts:

  • Choose what you consider a big enough leak to justify an alert.
  • Choose who gets the alerts.
  • Choose whether the alerts are sent by SMS, email, or both.

Which communication protocols do you use?

Severn WLD transmits data via LoRaWAN, a globally recognized wireless communication protocol designed to connect battery operated devices to the internet in regional, national, and/ or global networks.

LoRaWAN is secure, requires minimal power, transmits small packets of data across long distances, and is an open protocol that's vendor agnostic.

More information on LoRaWAN

Do I need a LoRaWAN network or gateways?

You will need both a LoRaWAN network and gateway(s) to operate Severn WLD devices. We can provide you with these, or work with your existing setup.

How secure is Severn WLD?

Severn WLD is a secure solution that operates independently of an organization's IT and WiFi setup. 

We use the highly secure LoRaWAN communication protocol, and employ best practices to ensure the security of your devices and data.

For more information, please view our Security page.

How many Severn WLD devices will I need?

The number of devices you need depends on the size and specific water leak points you want to monitor. 

Please book a call with our team to get a more accurate idea of your requirements.

How can I buy Severn WLD devices?

Our Severn WLD water leak detectors are available in 2 ways:

  1. On a Hardware-as-a-Service basis, with a standard 60-month contract.

  2. Outright, as a device-only sale.

To see the different options, please view our Pricing page.

To discuss your requirements and pricing, book please a call with our team so we can create a custom quote for you.

What's installation like?

Installing Severn WLD is a quick, easy process that doesn't require any training or specialist tools.

Each device is typically set up and installed within minutes.

How quickly can I expect payback, or positive ROI?

Calculating payback and ROI depends on your specific needs. Please book a call with our team for a more personal discussion.

Interested in learning how you might calculate these success metrics? Here's some more information on calculating payback, and our eBook on calculating ROI.

Do you offer any integrations?

Severn WLD is integrates with with Wattsense and Netmore.

We offer integrations with other popular BMS systems and software upon request.


Key technical specifications

  • Hardware dimensions: 25 x 59 x 110mm

  • Sensor tape dimensions: 1 x 883 x 50mm

  • Wireless communication protocol: LoRaWAN 1.0.3 OTAA

  • Battery type: AA Li-SOCI2 cell; 6-year battery life
  • Enclosure IP rating: IP65

  • Connector type: FFC

  • Mounting: Self adhesive

  • Environmental operating conditions: -20°C to 60°C; <90%RH (non-condensing)

Explore water leak detection resources

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Water leak detection articles 

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Water leak statistics for commercial & industrial buildings

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We'd love to explore how early water leak detection can protect your buildings and equipment - and your bottom line.