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If you’re considering water submetering and trying to decide if the savings outweigh the costs, you’ve come to the right place! As a property manager or owner of multi-family properties, saving money and being efficient is a top priority. 

What is Water Submetering? 

Water submetering is one of the best ways to do this! Instead of having one master meter for the whole building and charging tenants equally, submetering puts individual meters in each apartment or office. This means each unit will see exactly how much water they have been using and pay for what they use, rather than splitting the bill evenly. 

How Does it Help Save Water and Money?

You may be wondering, “If the bill is split evenly or be tenant, how is this actually saving me money?” Well, when the tenants are being charged for the water they use, they tend to be more careful with it. It's like watching your electricity to avoid a high bill (we can install electric submeters this too!). 

Think of it like this:

Tenant A is a 3-bedroom apartment with 5 individuals living there. 

Tenant B is a studio apartment with 2 individuals living there. 

Before water submetering, tenant A and B were both spending an average of $60 per month on their water bill. 

After water submetering, tenant A, with only 2 individuals living there, is now spending an average of $40 per month on their water bill. While tenant B, with 5 individuals, is paying $75 per month. 

Tenant B was shocked by the increase in their monthly water bill and decided to take the initiative to save on their water usage. The following month, starting good practices like not leaving the water running and taking shorter showers and brought down their water bill. 

With submetering, tenants can see how much water they're using and try to use less, which saves money for everyone!

Another way water submetering can help save money is by detecting leaks faster! With our integrated system, you are able to see leaks in real-time. This means you can catch them sooner and fix them before a major issue occurs, like flooding a unit!

Why is it Good for Property Value and Tenant Happiness?

Having a submetering system installed, it makes the property look more attractive to renters and buyers who are looking to only pay for what they use. Let’s be honest, no one wants to pay for their neighbor's water bill!

This forward-thinking also promotes saving water and protecting the environment. Many states are now mandating submetering systems and it is only a matter of time until it is a nationwide requirement. That is why it’s important to get it done sooner!

Water Submeter Benefits for Property Managers

Water submetering is a win-win for everyone involved. It helps save water, saves money for tenants, and boosts property value. It's a smart move for any multi-family manager or owner looking to keep their tenants happy while being eco-friendly and cost-effective. 

It also makes things fairer and more transparent between tenants and property managers. Tenants can see exactly what they're being charged for and feel more in control of their bills. While property managers can use it to reduce arguments about water bills and make the billing processes even smoother.

Looking to install submetering? Contact us today for a free quote for installation on your property!