Water Submetering
Customized Utility Submetering Solutions for Apartment and Condominium Communities, Mobile Home Parks and Commercial Properties.
Submetering Water Usage
Water submetering is a smart, cost-effective solution for property managers of multifamily communities such as apartments, condominiums, and mobile home parks. It is also very beneficial to commercial properties. In these settings, water and sewer expenses often rank among the highest monthly operating costs. If your property is not currently using water submetering, it’s very likely that overall consumption is significantly higher than it should be. In fact, properties without submetering frequently experience excessive and unnecessary water usage, costs that property managers must absorb or attempt to recover through less accurate methods.
When residents are not individually accountable for their water usage, such as when utilities are included in rent, HOA fees, or billed through a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) model, there’s little motivation to conserve. In contrast, water submetering promotes awareness and responsibility by billing residents based on actual consumption. This direct accountability incentivizes residents to make small, consistent efforts to reduce waste, like fixing leaks promptly, limiting shower time, and running full loads in dishwashers and washing machines, which collectively lead to major savings.
Our decades of experience have shown that implementing water submetering in an average-sized multifamily community can reduce total water consumption by 20% to 30%, with some properties experiencing reductions of nearly 50%. On average, a metered individual uses between 2,400 and 3,000 gallons of water per month. If your property isn’t currently submetered, try multiplying the number of individual residents, (not units) by 2,500 gallons and compare that total to your property’s current monthly water usage, minus any water used in common areas. The difference is often eye-opening and clearly illustrates how much water, and money, could be saved by installing a submetering system.
Water submetering not only helps reduce overall utility costs and promotes conservation, but also creates a fair and transparent billing process that benefits both property managers and residents.
Water Submetering
Customized Utility Submetering Solutions for Apartment and Condominium Communities, Mobile Home Parks and Commercial Properties.
Water submetering is a smart, cost-effective solution for property managers of multifamily communities such as apartments, condominiums, and mobile home parks. It is also very beneficial to commercial properties. In these settings, water and sewer expenses often rank among the highest monthly operating costs. If your property is not currently using water submetering, it’s very likely that overall consumption is significantly higher than it should be. In fact, properties without submetering frequently experience excessive and unnecessary water usage, costs that property managers must absorb or attempt to recover through less accurate methods.
When residents are not individually accountable for their water usage, such as when utilities are included in rent, HOA fees, or billed through a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) model, there’s little motivation to conserve. In contrast, water submetering promotes awareness and responsibility by billing residents based on actual consumption. This direct accountability incentivizes residents to make small, consistent efforts to reduce waste, like fixing leaks promptly, limiting shower time, and running full loads in dishwashers and washing machines, which collectively lead to major savings.
Our decades of experience have shown that implementing water submetering in an average-sized multifamily community can reduce total water consumption by 20% to 30%, with some properties experiencing reductions of nearly 50%. On average, a metered individual uses between 2,400 and 3,000 gallons of water per month. If your property isn’t currently submetered, try multiplying the number of individual residents, (not units) by 2,500 gallons and compare that total to your property’s current monthly water usage, minus any water used in common areas. The difference is often eye-opening and clearly illustrates how much water, and money, could be saved by installing a submetering system.
Water submetering not only helps reduce overall utility costs and promotes conservation, but also creates a fair and transparent billing process that benefits both property managers and residents.
The Benefits of Water Submetering
Water submetering offers a wide range of benefits for multifamily communities, condominium associations, and mobile home parks, both from a financial and operational standpoint. Most utility providers supply only one or a few main meters for an entire property, as they are typically not required by local or state regulations to provide individual submeters for each unit. This lack of individual accountability often results in higher overall water usage and limited visibility into consumption patterns. Oates Energy addresses this challenge with customized water submetering solutions that allow property managers and owners to track and bill each unit based on actual water usage.
By holding residents accountable for their consumption, water submetering naturally encourages conservation. When residents know they are being billed for what they actually use, they become more mindful of their habits, turning off taps, fixing leaks promptly, and reducing waste, leading to lower individual bills and a significant reduction in community-wide usage.
In addition to cost savings, water submetering is an effective management tool. Advanced Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems can alert property managers to unusual spikes in water consumption, helping them identify leaks in individual units, community features such as fountains, or shared amenities like swimming pools. Addressing these issues early can prevent extensive property damage and reduce the financial burden of unmonitored water loss. Many systems also provide detailed daily usage reports for each unit, making it easier to resolve resident billing questions and identify unusual patterns.
Overall, implementing a water submetering and billing program enhances operational efficiency, reduces water expenses, improves cash flow, and can ultimately increase the value of the property. It’s a forward-thinking solution that benefits property managers, residents, and the environment.
Water submetering offers a wide range of benefits for multifamily communities, condominium associations, and mobile home parks, both from a financial and operational standpoint. Most utility providers supply only one or a few main meters for an entire property, as they are typically not required by local or state regulations to provide individual submeters for each unit. This lack of individual accountability often results in higher overall water usage and limited visibility into consumption patterns. Oates Energy addresses this challenge with customized water submetering solutions that allow property managers and owners to track and bill each unit based on actual water usage.
By holding residents accountable for their consumption, water submetering naturally encourages conservation. When residents know they are being billed for what they actually use, they become more mindful of their habits, turning off taps, fixing leaks promptly, and reducing waste, leading to lower individual bills and a significant reduction in community-wide usage.
In addition to cost savings, water submetering is an effective management tool. Advanced Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems can alert property managers to unusual spikes in water consumption, helping them identify leaks in individual units, community features such as fountains, or shared amenities like swimming pools. Addressing these issues early can prevent extensive property damage and reduce the financial burden of unmonitored water loss. Many systems also provide detailed daily usage reports for each unit, making it easier to resolve resident billing questions and identify unusual patterns.
Overall, implementing a water submetering and billing program enhances operational efficiency, reduces water expenses, improves cash flow, and can ultimately increase the value of the property. It’s a forward-thinking solution that benefits property managers, residents, and the environment.
Existing Water Submetering System Support
Water submetering system support is a core service at Oates Energy, especially for multifamily communities and commercial properties that already have existing water submetering infrastructure in place. We have extensive experience helping these properties transition smoothly to our services while maximizing the performance and reliability of their current systems. As part of our onboarding process, we offer a free site survey to evaluate the operational condition of the property’s existing water submetering system.
During this survey, our team inspects all components of the system to identify any issues that may impact accuracy or efficiency. We also take the time to consult with each client to understand their specific needs and preferences for how they want their water submetering system to be managed. Whether the client requires routine system support, enhanced monitoring, or upgraded reporting capabilities, we tailor our services to meet those requirements.
If any equipment is found to be outdated, malfunctioning, or if the client wishes to upgrade their system, we provide a detailed quote and manage the entire process, from sourcing replacement parts to completing all necessary repairs or upgrades. With Oates Energy, clients can rest assured that their water submetering system is in expert hands, delivering the accurate billing, leak detection, and usage data they need to manage utilities effectively and support sustainable property operations.
Water submetering system support is a core service at Oates Energy, especially for multifamily communities and commercial properties that already have existing water submetering infrastructure in place. We have extensive experience helping these properties transition smoothly to our services while maximizing the performance and reliability of their current systems. As part of our onboarding process, we offer a free site survey to evaluate the operational condition of the property’s existing water submetering system.
During this survey, our team inspects all components of the system to identify any issues that may impact accuracy or efficiency. We also take the time to consult with each client to understand their specific needs and preferences for how they want their water submetering system to be managed. Whether the client requires routine system support, enhanced monitoring, or upgraded reporting capabilities, we tailor our services to meet those requirements.
If any equipment is found to be outdated, malfunctioning, or if the client wishes to upgrade their system, we provide a detailed quote and manage the entire process, from sourcing replacement parts to completing all necessary repairs or upgrades. With Oates Energy, clients can rest assured that their water submetering system is in expert hands, delivering the accurate billing, leak detection, and usage data they need to manage utilities effectively and support sustainable property operations.
Water Submetering System Installation
Water submetering system installation is a key area of expertise at Oates Energy. We have extensive experience helping apartment communities, condominiums, mobile home parks, and commercial properties that have never used submetering for water implement reliable and cost-effective solutions. Properties without submetering often rely on flat-rate billing or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) formula to estimate usage based on factors such as square footage, number of occupants, or fixture count. While these methods offer simplicity, they lack precision and do not promote conservation or fair cost recovery.
When a community or property is ready to transition to water submetering, we begin with a complimentary site survey. Our experts evaluate the existing water distribution system, review the internal plumbing configuration, assess available space for retrofit installations, and ensure compliance with all local and state regulations. Just as importantly, we listen closely to the client’s needs, operational preferences, and budgetary considerations. Every aspect is taken into account when designing a customized water submetering solution that fits the specific layout and goals of the property.
Following the survey, we provide a detailed installation plan and a comprehensive quote. Our tailored approach ensures that the proposed solution aligns perfectly with your objectives, whether you’re prioritizing basic cost recovery, advanced leak detection, detailed resident usage reporting, or future service scalability. From full-scale installation to training and support, Oates Energy manages the entire process with precision and professionalism.
Whether your property is in need of its first water submetering system or is looking to enhance an existing setup, our solutions are built to deliver maximum value. Each system we design is adaptable to your budget and can be enhanced with optional features based on your community’s long-term needs. Let Oates Energy help you recover more of your water costs, reduce consumption, and provide exceptional support to your residents and staff. Schedule a free consultation and site survey today by calling (800) 717-9811.
Water submetering system installation is a key area of expertise at Oates Energy. We have extensive experience helping apartment communities, condominiums, mobile home parks, and commercial properties that have never used submetering for water implement reliable and cost-effective solutions. Properties without submetering often rely on flat-rate billing or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) formula to estimate usage based on factors such as square footage, number of occupants, or fixture count. While these methods offer simplicity, they lack precision and do not promote conservation or fair cost recovery.
When a community or property is ready to transition to water submetering, we begin with a complimentary site survey. Our experts evaluate the existing water distribution system, review the internal plumbing configuration, assess available space for retrofit installations, and ensure compliance with all local and state regulations. Just as importantly, we listen closely to the client’s needs, operational preferences, and budgetary considerations. Every aspect is taken into account when designing a customized water submetering solution that fits the specific layout and goals of the property.
Following the survey, we provide a detailed installation plan and a comprehensive quote. Our tailored approach ensures that the proposed solution aligns perfectly with your objectives, whether you’re prioritizing basic cost recovery, advanced leak detection, detailed resident usage reporting, or future service scalability. From full-scale installation to training and support, Oates Energy manages the entire process with precision and professionalism.
Whether your property is in need of its first water submetering system or is looking to enhance an existing setup, our solutions are built to deliver maximum value. Each system we design is adaptable to your budget and can be enhanced with optional features based on your community’s long-term needs. Let Oates Energy help you recover more of your water costs, reduce consumption, and provide exceptional support to your residents and staff. Schedule a free consultation and site survey today by calling (800) 717-9811.
Providing Water, Electric and Gas Utility Billing and Submetering in 46 States
Oates Energy provides water, electric and gas utility submetering and billing solutions across the United States in 46 states. Contact us to learn how our flexible submetering and billing solutions can help your properties operate more efficiently and increase your bottom line.
Select your state to learn more!
Oates Energy provides water, electric and gas utility submetering and billing solutions across the United States in 46 states. Contact us to learn how our flexible submetering and billing solutions can help your properties operate more efficiently and increase your bottom line.
Select your state to learn more!
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Request A Quote
If you manage or own any type of multifamily or condominium community or building, mobile home park or commercial property and would like to recover more of your utility costs, we can certainly help!
(800) 717-9811
Or, use this form to request a quote and we’ll contact you in 24 to 48 hours.
Request A Quote
If you manage or own any type of multifamily or condominium community or building, mobile home park or commercial property and would like to recover more of your utility costs, we can certainly help!
(800) 717-9811
Or, use this form to request a quote and we’ll contact you in 24 to 48 hours.