# Intelligent Water Hoses Tobin Spann's Design Helps You Refrain From Wasting Water By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobin-spann-intelligent-hose References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/06/26/intelligent-hose/) & [tobinspann](http://www.tobinspann.com/home.html) I couldn’t help but think about Los Angeles—a water-rationing city that has seen histrionics about water waste rise to a fever pitch—when I saw Tobin Spann’s Intelligent Hose. The [concept water hose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-valve-controller-t1) is designed to display the amount of water that’s used each time the hose is activated, which will certainly help cut down on water waste. Tobin Spann’s Intelligent Hose would be particularly useful for Los Angeles residents, who must pay a hefty penalty rate (which is almost twice the regular rate) if they use more than the [reduced monthly allowance of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-conservation Technology:** Intelligent hoses that display water usage can disrupt the water conservation industry by encouraging consumers to reduce water waste. - **Smart Home Devices:** The concept of intelligent hoses can be expanded to create a range of smart home devices that help users monitor and conserve resources. - **Sustainable Living Solutions:** Intelligent water hoses can be part of a larger trend towards sustainable living, providing innovative tools for individuals to make conscious choices about resource consumption. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home and Garden:** Intelligent hoses can create new opportunities and products in the home and garden industry, offering customers a way to track and reduce water usage. - **Smart Tech:** Integrating intelligent hoses into the smart tech industry can lead to the development of a broader ecosystem of connected devices that promote sustainable behavior. - **Water Management:** The intelligent hose concept can disrupt the water management industry by providing real-time data on water consumption, allowing for more efficient resource allocation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leak-Detecting Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-water-monitor.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [AI-Enhanced Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor-and-shutoff.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Automatic Leak-Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor.md) - [Minimalist Ultra-Durable Garden Hoses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodland-everlasting-garden-hose.md) - [Whole-Home Smart Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moen-smart-water-network.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Accessible Smart Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-leak-monitor.md)