Water

Buoy: Now with More Joy

Best-selling author Dr. Wallace J. Nichols joins Buoy Labs as Chief Evangelist for Water

When we started Buoy Labs, we set out to create a company that would change the way we talk about water issues. Water-related headlines in the U.S. are dominated by…

People Are Gross

Not you, obviously, but, you know, people. Other people. This isn’t news to anyone who has been a human or spent time with…

Your Leaks, Buoy’s Judgment

Here at Buoy Labs, we take leak prevention seriously. But not so seriously that we don’t have time to make fun of you for your questionable decisions. And your decisions are questionable — there’s no denying that. Follow our handy flow chart, and tell us how your judgment landed.

We’re Launching the Kind of Customer Support We’d Like to Receive.

It’s that simple.

When I talk to people about Buoy, they understand the benefits right away: control of their water, actionable information, lower bills and peace of mind. They’re…

How you use your water says a lot about you. Sometimes you’re a unicorn; sometimes you’re a jerk. Maybe you’re a parent. Who are you today?

Comedy, Tragedy and Optimism

You know the idea that comedy is tragedy plus time? I keep waiting for enough time to pass so there’s space for humor. But it’s been relentless lately, with human tragedies and natural disasters hitting one right after another, sometimes simultaneously and never with enough room…

Buoy’s Alt-FAQs

Plus, notes about training cats and a warning against tomfoolery.

We know it’s important to answer the most common questions about Buoy, but we don’t want to neglect the rare gems that come our way. If you’ve ever had a slightly unconventional question about Buoy, we hope…

6 Good Things About Having Caffeinated Streams

(And one thing that should never happen.)

Ever the optimist, when I’m faced with research that caffeine is present in remote streams (we’re talking remote, with no urban center or sewer system…

We’re Getting Good at This, and It’s Costing Us

Between regional droughts, technological advancements, and improved awareness, we’ve made real progress with water consumption. Congratulations on your water-wise landscaping and low-flow fixtures, and thanks for remembering to turn off the tap…

The Shame-Free Guide to Finding Leaks and Avoiding an Accidental Orchid Farm

Everyone’s house has water leaks. Yes, even yours, which is odd because everyone knows how good you are at maintaining things, and a leak seems like something you’d notice. But the average household…