# SageWater
> SageWater is the leading plumbing and mechanical infrastructure specialist, providing services for DWV, Domestic, HVAC, and Fire Sprinkler systems\.
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## Pages
- [About Us](https://sagewater.com/about/)
- [Contact Us](https://sagewater.com/contact-us/)
- [Privacy](https://sagewater.com/privacy/)
- [Apartment Communities](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/apartments/)
- [Architects and Engineers](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/architects-engineers/)
- [Case Studies](https://sagewater.com/case-studies/)
- [Commercial and Office Properties](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/commercial-buildings/)
- [Common Problems in Domestic Water/Supply Piping](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/common-problems/)
- [Common Problems in Drain, Waste \& Vent Piping ](https://sagewater.com/systems/dwv/common-problems/)
- [Condo and Apartment Pipe Replacement](https://sagewater.com/turnkey-pipe-replacement-claridge/)
- [Condominium Communities](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/condos/)
- [Construction Defect Repair](https://sagewater.com/services/construction-defect-repair/)
- [Construction Defect Repair](https://sagewater.com/construction-defect-repair/)
- [Contractor Licenses\\*\](https://sagewater.com/contractor-licenses/)
- [Construction Managers](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/construction-managers/)
- [Corporate Responsibility](https://sagewater.com/about/corporate-responsibility/)
- [Defective Yellow Brass Fittings](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/yellow-brass/)
- [Domestic Hot Water Engineered Solutions](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/engineered-solutions/)
- [Domestic Water Piping Materials](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/piping-materials/)
- [Domestic Water/Supply Solutions](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/)
- [Culture](https://sagewater.com/about/culture/)
- [Drain, Waste \& Vent](https://sagewater.com/systems/dwv/)
- [DWV Engineered Solutions](https://sagewater.com/systems/dwv/engineered-solutions/)
- [DWV Piping Materials](https://sagewater.com/systems/dwv/piping-materials/)
- [Engineered Solutions](https://sagewater.com/services/engineered-solutions/)
- [Engineered Solutions Benefits](https://sagewater.com/services/engineered-solutions/benefits/)
- [Engineered Solutions Support Models](https://sagewater.com/services/engineered-solutions/support-models/)
- [Fire Sprinkler](https://sagewater.com/systems/fire-sprinkler/)
- [Fire Sprinkler Piping Materials](https://sagewater.com/systems/fire-sprinkler/piping-materials/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions \(FAQs\)](https://sagewater.com/faq/)
- [General Contractors](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/general-contractors/)
- [Hawaii](https://sagewater.com/hawaii/)
- [Hawaii Contractor License](https://sagewater.com/hawaii/hawaii-contractor-licenses/)
- [Hawaii Leadership](https://sagewater.com/hawaii/about/leadership/)
- [History](https://sagewater.com/about/history/)
- [Home](https://sagewater.com/)
- [Hospitality](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/hospitality/)
- [HVAC](https://sagewater.com/systems/hvac/)
- [HVAC Common Problems](https://sagewater.com/systems/hvac/common-problems/)
- [HVAC Engineered Solutions](https://sagewater.com/systems/hvac/engineered-solutions/)
- [In\-Unit Laundry Solutions](https://sagewater.com/systems/laundry/replacement-solutions/)
- [Laundry](https://sagewater.com/systems/laundry/)
- [Laundry Retrofit Considerations](https://sagewater.com/systems/laundry/retrofit-considerations/)
- [Leadership](https://sagewater.com/about/leadership/)
- [Mechanical Service and Maintenance](https://sagewater.com/systems/hvac/maintenance/)
- [Mechanical System Replacement Solutions](https://sagewater.com/systems/hvac/replacement-solutions/)
- [Our Approach](https://sagewater.com/approach/)
- [Pipe Problems?](https://sagewater.com/subscribe/)
- [Pipe TEST Forensic Analyses](https://sagewater.com/services/forensic-analysis/)
- [Polybutylene Piping Problems](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/polybutylene/)
- [Repair Services](https://sagewater.com/services/construction-defect-repair/repair-services/)
- [Retrofit Considerations](https://sagewater.com/systems/fire-sprinkler/retrofit-considerations/)
- [Services](https://sagewater.com/services/)
- [Signs Your Domestic Water System Is Failing](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/system-failure-signs/)
- [Signs Your Drain, Waste \& Vent System Is Failing](https://sagewater.com/systems/dwv/system-failure-signs/)
- [Student Housing](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/student-housing/)
- [The Problems with Epoxy Pipe Lining](https://sagewater.com/systems/domestic-water/epoxy-lining-issues/)
- [The SageWater Difference](https://sagewater.com/services/turnkey-construction/difference/)
- [Trademarks](https://sagewater.com/trademarks/)
- [Turnkey Construction](https://sagewater.com/services/turnkey-construction/)
- [Turnkey Pipe Replacement](https://sagewater.com/services/turnkey-construction/pipe-replacement-process/)
- [Who We Serve](https://sagewater.com/who-we-serve/)
## Blogs
- [Is Phasing Your Plumbing or Mechanical Project the Right Call? What to Weigh Before You Decide](https://sagewater.com/blog/is-phasing-your-plumbing-or-mechanical-project-the-right-call-what-to-weigh-before-you-decide/): Phasing your plumbing or mechanical project could cost up to 50% more\. Here's what to weigh before you decide—and what to ask your contractor\.
- [The 5 Questions Every Condo Board and Property Manager Should Ask Before Their Pipes Become a Crisis](https://sagewater.com/blog/the-5-questions-every-condo-board-and-property-manager-should-ask/): Prevent costly disasters by understanding plumbing and mechanical leaks in older buildings\. Ask the right questions today\.
- [Mastering Your High\-Rise Plumbing or Mechanical Project \(Part 1\): Planning for Disruption\-Free Operations ](https://sagewater.com/blog/mastering-your-high-rise-plumbing-or-mechanical-project/): Discover effective high\-rise plumbing project management strategies for construction\. Minimize disruptions and keep your community informed\.
- [Top 7 Reasons to Use a Specialty Pipe Replacement Contractor](https://sagewater.com/blog/top-7-reasons-to-use-a-specialty-pipe-replacement-contractor/): Paramedics excel in medical emergencies\. That doesn’t mean they have the skills and experience to perform heart surgery, too\. Apply this same logic when you undertake a mechanical or plumbing capital improvement in your apartment or condo buildings\. For leaks, maintenance, and fixture installs, your service provider is a perfect fit\. They know your community well and you’ve likely established a working relationship grounded in trust\. When it’s time for a full community repipe, however, your service provider is unlikely to have the skills, supplier relationships, staff, or time they need for a project of this magnitude\.
- [Stop chasing leaks\. It’s a race you can’t win\.](https://sagewater.com/blog/stop-chasing-leaks/): When apartment community owners and condo boards face repeated piping leaks, they may start “chasing leaks,” which means treating each incident as an isolated event instead of committing to a systemic solution\. It’s so much easier to call a plumber or HVAC service technician for a quick repair than think about a large\-scale capital improvement project like pipe replacement\.
## Case Studies
- [Makiki Manor Condominiums](https://sagewater.com/case-study/makiki-manor-condominiums/)
- [Takoma Overlook ](https://sagewater.com/case-study/takoma-overlook/)
- [Ala Wai Plaza](https://sagewater.com/case-study/ala-wai-plaza/)
- [1425 Punahou](https://sagewater.com/case-study/1425-punahou/)
- [The Contessa](https://sagewater.com/case-study/the-contessa/)
## FAQs
- [Why is the EPA phasing out old VRF system refrigerants? ](https://sagewater.com/faq/why-is-the-epa-phasing-out-old-vrf-system-refrigerants/)
- [Can I keep using my existing VRF system after the EPA's 2027 refrigerant transition deadline? ](https://sagewater.com/faq/can-i-keep-using-my-existing-vrf-system-after-the-epas-2027-refrigerant-transition-deadline/)
- [Will I still be able to get my VRF system that contains R\-410A serviced and repaired after that refrigerant is phased out due to the American Innovation and Manufacturing \(AIM\) Act of 2020?](https://sagewater.com/faq/will-i-still-be-able-to-get-my-vrf-system-that-contains-r-410a-serviced/)
- [What is a Variable Refrigerant Flow \(VRF\) system? ](https://sagewater.com/faq/what-is-a-variable-refrigerant-flow-vrf-system/)
- [Who can replace or repair the single\-stack or Sovent\®\ drain, waste, and vent piping in my multifamily building? ](https://sagewater.com/faq/who-can-replace-or-repair-the-single-stack-or-sovent-drain-waste-and-vent-piping-in-my-multifamily-building/)
## News
- [NIBCO PEX Lawsuit Information](https://sagewater.com/news/nibco-pex-lawsuit-class-action-settlement/): It appears as though allegedly defective plumbing products have hit the market again\. On October 26th, 2018, NIBCO, INC\. settled a $43\.5M class action lawsuit regarding its allegedly defective PEX tubing, fittings and clamps\.
- [SageWater Announces Appointment of David Schanuel as New Chief Executive Officer](https://sagewater.com/news/sagewater-announces-appointment-of-david-schanuel-as-new-chief-executive-officer/)
- [SageWater Announces the Acquisition of AMA Repiping, LLC](https://sagewater.com/news/sagewater-announces-the-acquisition-of-ama-repiping-llc/): Alexandria, VA \(January 24, 2024\) – SageWater, LLC, \(“SageWater”\), along with its equity partners Boyne Capital Partners, LLC \(“Boyne”\) and Grindstone Partners, LLC \(“Grindstone”\), is pleased to announce that SageWater has acquired AMA Repiping, LLC \(“AMA”\), a leading provider of pipe replacement solutions in the Southwest U\.S\.
- [SageWater Project Featured in Uponor Case Study](https://sagewater.com/news/sagewater-project-featured-in-uponor-case-study/)
- [SageWater Announces Promotion of Andrew Huck to Senior Vice President of Preconstruction](https://sagewater.com/news/sagewater-announces-promotion-of-andrew-huck-to-senior-vice-president-of-preconstruction/): ALEXANDRIA, VA, July 7, 2025 — SageWater, the nation’s leading provider of turnkey plumbing and mechanical infrastructure solutions for condominium and apartment communities, has announced that T\. Andrew Huck, P\.E\. has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Preconstruction\.
## Teams
- [Gina Thomas](https://sagewater.com/team/gina-thomas/)
- [Luke Woodburn](https://sagewater.com/team/luke-woodburn/)
- [Michael Marsh](https://sagewater.com/team/michael-marsh/)
- [Ariane Andrade](https://sagewater.com/team/ariane-andrade/)
- [Eric Lecky](https://sagewater.com/team/eric-lecky/): Read more
## Videos
- [Piikoi Atrium Condo \- A Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping System replacement success story in Honolulu\.](https://sagewater.com/video/piikoi-atrium-condo/)
- [Hawaii’s Largest DWV Plumbing Retrofit Project – A SageWater DWV Solution for Multifamily Properties](https://sagewater.com/video/hawaiis-largest-dwv-plumbing-retrofit-project-a-sagewater-dwv-solution-for-multifamily-properties/)
- [Hydronic HVAC System Upgrade \- A SageWater Design\-Build Solution for Multifamily Properties](https://sagewater.com/video/hydronic-hvac-system-upgrade-a-sagewater-design-build-solution-for-multifamily-properties/)
- [Repipe \- SageWater's Turnkey Pipe Replacement for Aged \& Defective Piping](https://sagewater.com/video/repipe-sagewaters-turnkey-pipe-replacement-for-aged-defective-piping/)
- [SageWater Client Success \- The Claridge](https://sagewater.com/video/sagewater-client-success-the-claridge/)
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