The OneWater™ system is an advanced onsite water reuse technology designed and operated by Epic Cleantec. At Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, it captures and treats greywater from showers and laundry, purifying it to exceptionally high standards for reuse in landscape irrigation. This system recycles approximately 438,000 gallons of water annually, supporting the hotel's sustainability and water conservation goals. Source
The OneWater™ system at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills recycles approximately 438,000 gallons of water annually, which is reused for landscape irrigation, including the hotel's garden-styled restaurant, The Rooftop. Source
The OneWater™ system at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills treats greywater collected from showers and laundry within the hotel. This water is then purified to high standards for safe reuse in landscape irrigation. Source
The OneWater™ system helps the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills conserve water, reduce its environmental footprint, and set a new standard for sustainable luxury hospitality. By recycling nearly half a million gallons of water annually for irrigation, the hotel reduces its reliance on municipal water supplies and supports California's water conservation efforts. Source
The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills chose Epic Cleantec's OneWater™ system to advance its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. The hotel aimed to reduce water consumption, lower utility costs, and inspire other hotels to adopt sustainable practices. Epic Cleantec's technology provided a seamless experience and measurable environmental benefits. Source
The OneWater™ system has been recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2022 and by Fast Company as a World-Changing Idea in 2023. These accolades highlight the system's innovation and impact in sustainable water management. Source
By recycling 438,000 gallons of water annually for reuse in landscape irrigation, the OneWater™ system at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills directly supports California's water conservation efforts, especially during periods of historic drought. Source
Alagem Capital, the owner of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, played a key role in the initiative by partnering with Epic Cleantec to implement the OneWater™ system, demonstrating leadership in sustainable real estate development. Source
The OneWater™ system enables Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills to maintain lush landscaping and a beautiful garden-styled restaurant, The Rooftop, while reducing environmental impact. This enhances the guest experience by providing a sustainable and luxurious environment. Source
As the first luxury hotel in California to implement the OneWater™ system, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills sets a new benchmark for sustainable hotel design, inspiring other hotels to adopt similar water reuse technologies and contribute to a more sustainable future. Source
Epic Cleantec is a water reuse technology firm based in San Francisco, with offices in San Diego, Austin, Las Vegas, and Scottsdale. The company was born out of work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Reinvent the Toilet Challenge” and is trusted by leading real estate players across North America. Epic Cleantec has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, CNBC, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, NBC Bay Area, and TechCrunch, and has received awards such as TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022 and Fast Company’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies Award. Source
The primary purpose of Epic Cleantec's products is to redefine traditional water management by enabling onsite water reuse for buildings and communities. Their systems transform wastewater into clean water, renewable energy, and soil products, supporting a circular water economy and addressing water scarcity, rising utility costs, and sustainability goals. Source
Epic Cleantec's technology enables buildings to recycle up to 95% of their water, creating a reliable and local water supply. This helps address water scarcity caused by population growth and climate change, as demonstrated at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Source
Hotels using Epic Cleantec's water reuse systems benefit from reduced water and sewer utility costs, enhanced sustainability profiles, alignment with ESG goals, and the ability to maintain high-quality landscaping even during droughts. The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills project is a prime example of these benefits in action. Source
Unlike traditional water management, which relies heavily on municipal water supplies and centralized treatment, the OneWater™ system enables decentralized, onsite water recycling. This reduces strain on aging infrastructure, lowers utility costs, and supports sustainability goals, as seen at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Source
Epic Cleantec's solutions are adaptable to commercial real estate, residential real estate, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and community-scale developments. Case studies include Salesforce Tower, The Brady, The Campus at Horton, Kuilei Place, and Park Habitat. Source
Epic Cleantec is trusted by organizations such as Salesforce, Crescent Heights, Forge Development Partners, The Green Cities Company, Greython, Iron Mechanical, Kobayashi Group, Related Companies, Sentral, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), and more. Source
Key features include modular and scalable design (processing 1,000–30,000 gallons per day), compact footprint, energy efficiency, full automation, customizable components, and end-to-end services covering design, permitting, installation, and ongoing operations. Source
Implementation is designed to be simple and efficient, with no upfront costs required to start. Epic Cleantec provides end-to-end support, including data collection, a Water Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and comprehensive project management from design to installation. Source
Technical resources include downloadable spec sheets and Revit files for the OneWater™ system, a technology overview, integration considerations, and free project assessments with preliminary equipment lists and dimensions. These are available on Epic Cleantec's website. Source
Epic Cleantec addresses water scarcity, rising utility costs, aging infrastructure, sustainability goals, environmental impact, and operational efficiency. Their systems help reduce reliance on municipal water, lower costs, and support certifications like LEED. Source
Customers can expect cost savings (with ROI in 3–7 years), enhanced sustainability profiles, alignment with ESG goals, operational efficiency, reduced environmental footprints, and resilience to water scarcity. Source
Epic Cleantec's solution stands out for its modular and scalable design, compact footprint, energy efficiency, full automation, customizable components, and comprehensive end-to-end services. These features make it suitable for a wide range of building types and industries. Source
Success stories include Salesforce Tower (30,000 GPD system), The Brady (saves 7K annually in utility fees), The Campus at Horton (recycles 8.7 million gallons annually), Kuilei Place (8.5 million gallons recycled per year), and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (438,000 gallons reused annually). Source
To start, clients provide three years of financial information, one year of water usage and rate data, and a review of corporation details. Epic Cleantec then establishes a Water MOU and provides end-to-end project support, including design, permitting, and installation. Source
Integration considerations include three-way valves for diversion, sufficient storage, waterproofing, safety showers, operator/lab sinks, foul air treatment, high-speed internet, leak detection, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Source
The target audience includes real estate developers, property owners, architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and organizations in sectors such as hospitality, community-scale developments, corporate campuses, and higher education. Source
Epic Cleantec's solutions help clients meet sustainability certifications such as LEED and the Living Building Challenge, supporting their environmental and market competitiveness objectives. Source
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – September 26, 2024 – The iconic Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the Forbes 5-Star hotel renowned for its luxury accommodations and commitment to environmental sustainability, has partnered with San Francisco-based Epic Cleantec (“Epic”) to implement a groundbreaking onsite water reuse system. This partnership aligns with the hotel’s ongoing efforts to conserve water and reduce its environmental footprint. Alagem Capital, a leading real estate development group and owner of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, played a key role in the initiative.
Epic’s OneWaterTM system will recycle 438,000 gallons of water annually from the hotel for reuse in landscape irrigation, helping to beautify the hotel’s garden-styled restaurant, The Rooftop. This advanced solution not only addresses the region’s water scarcity challenges but also sets a new standard for sustainable luxury hospitality.
“As California faces historic drought conditions, it’s important to see visionary partners like Alagem Capital taking bold steps to promote water conservation in the built environment,” said Aaron Tartakovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Epic Cleantec. “We’re excited to partner with such a well-respected hospitality brand, demonstrating how our water reuse technology can play a key role in elevating sustainability as a visible and impactful feature.”
Voted the #1 Best Hotel in Los Angeles by Travel + Leisure readers, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills’ implementation of Epic’s OneWater system showcases how hospitality and sustainability can seamlessly coexist.
“As the first luxury hotel in California to implement the OneWater system, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is proud to be a pioneering force in sustainable hospitality,” said David Alagem, Vice President of Lifestyle, Branding, and Technology at Alagem Capital. “This initiative not only reaffirms our commitment to environmental stewardship, but also positions us as a leader in sustainable luxury within Beverly Hills and across the Los Angeles region. By setting this new standard, we’re inspiring other hotels to follow suit and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
Epic’s OneWater system captures and treats greywater from showers and laundry, purifying it to exceptionally high standards for reuse. Recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2022 and Fast Company as a World-Changing Idea in 2023, this technology can reuse up to 95% of a building’s water, significantly lowering water and wastewater bills while preserving regional water supplies.
“We are committed to incorporating sustainability technologies that reduce our environmental impact, strengthen community resiliency, and enhance our properties,” said David Alagem. “Epic Cleantec’s technology and industry expertise delivered a seamless experience that improves the property’s sustainability while reducing water consumption and utility costs.”
The collaboration between Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and Epic Cleantec marks a significant advancement in addressing water scarcity within the luxury hospitality sector. By embracing water reuse, the hotel is setting a new benchmark for sustainable hotel design.
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About Epic Cleantec
Epic Cleantec (“Epic”) is a water reuse technology firm based in San Francisco, CA with offices in San Diego, Austin, Las Vegas, and Scottsdale. The company deploys onsite water treatment and reuse systems into individual buildings or groups of buildings, converting building wastewater into highly purified recycled water, organic soil amendments, and recovered wastewater heat energy. Born out of initial work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Reinvent the Toilet Challenge,” Epic is trusted by leading players in real estate across North America. The company has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, CNBC, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, NBC Bay Area, and TechCrunch, and has earned accolades such as TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022 and 2023 and Fast Company’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies Award.
About The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts’ first new build on the West Coast, joining the legendary Waldorf Astoria portfolio of more than 30 hotels and resorts. The hotel’s 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites are part of a world-class, Art Deco-influenced design created by renowned interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon, Inc. (PYR). World-class dining can be discovered at the hotel with three venues: the elegant Espelette signature dining experience, The Rooftop by JG by award-winning Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and the Lobby Lounge. Helmed by a top-notch team of culinary experts, including Culinary Director Steve Benjamin of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon fame, the chefs are committed to sourcing foods locally whenever possible and creating a cornerstone of menus in all the food and beverage offerings at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. The hotel also features 6,300 sq. ft. of meeting spaces, perfect for social events, corporate meetings, or gala celebrations, and the only La Prairie Spa in Southern California.
The property has won the Forbes Five-Star Award for seven consecutive years, is consistently ranked in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards as a Top Hotel in Los Angeles and was named Best New Hotel on the Travel + Leisure It List, #1 Hotel in Los Angeles in Travel + Leisure “World’s Best” Awards, and as a top hotel by U.S. News and World Report.
About Alagem Capital Group
Alagem Capital Group is a holding company based in Beverly Hills, California established to pursue various investment opportunities. Alagem Capital Group is led by Beny Alagem, who serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Alagem is an entrepreneur whose business activities have spanned a nearly four-decade career in such diverse industries as computers, telecommunications, technology, and real estate. Alagem Capital Group’s current investment focus is in the real estate and hospitality industries.
