Water Submetering for Multifamily Properties

Unit-Level Water Usage Tracking in Gallons

LeakSense provides unit-level water submetering so property teams can track usage per apartment, see trends over time, and support fairer allocations and billing workflows. Better visibility can help reduce waste by making abnormal usage easier to spot and address.

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Benefits of Submetering in Multifamily Housing

When residents are billed from a flat allocation, usage can be harder to manage and explain. Unit-level measurement supports clearer accountability by showing what each unit used, which can reduce disputes and help teams identify abnormal consumption.

LeakSense submetering installs without disruptive construction in many buildings, making it a fit for both new construction and retrofit applications.

Per-Unit Water Tracking

Track per-unit water usage in gallons, current flow, and usage trends over time for apartments, common areas, and irrigation where applicable.

Automated Billing Integration

Exportable usage data that can support tenant billing workflows and third-party billing or property management systems, depending on your setup.

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Automated Billing

IoT Metering Technology

Traditional metering required expensive wiring throughout buildings to transmit meter readings to a central location. LeakSense uses advanced protocols including LoRa (long-range, low-power) and Wi-Fi to eliminate infrastructure costs while providing more reliable data transmission.

Devices are designed for long battery life to reduce maintenance. Reporting intervals and data granularity can be configured based on the property and monitoring needs.

Key Features & Capabilities

Compliance Support

Reporting exports and documentation support to help with compliance workflows and resident-facing billing disclosures, based on property requirements. Learn more on our compliance support page.

Real-Time Analytics Dashboard

Cloud-based platform with customizable reporting, usage comparisons, trend analysis, and exportable data for utility billing systems.

Tenant Portal Access

Optional resident-facing portal allows tenants to view their own usage, compare to averages, and receive conservation tips.

Scalable Architecture

From 5-unit buildings to 500+ unit complexes, LeakSense systems scale seamlessly with consistent per-unit pricing and centralized management.

Reducing Water Bills with Metering

Smart submetering can create financial benefits by improving cost allocation and making waste easier to identify. Results vary based on baseline usage, fixture conditions, resident behavior, local rates, and response time to alerts.

  • Fairer allocations by using unit-level measurement instead of estimates.
  • Faster leak awareness when abnormal usage patterns appear.
  • Less manual work with clearer reporting for billing workflows.
  • Better resident communication because usage is documented over time.

Installation Process

Installation is planned to minimize disruption in occupied buildings. Timelines and shutoff requirements vary by plumbing access, unit layout, and whether valves or gateways are included.

For a detailed walkthrough, see our installation services page.