Reclaim your water costs
Cellular smart meters track each unit's usage and post readings to your dashboard automatically β no manual reads, no guesswork splits.
~98% RECOVERY RATE
FOR LANDLORDS Β· SMART WATER SUBMETERING
Stop paying for your tenants' water.
SimpleMeter submeters each unit, catches leaks in real time, and bills your tenants automatically β so the water bill lands where it belongs.
Plumbing must be separated for each apartment Β· Requires nearby power outlet Β· Tenant billing where permitted by state and local law
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One-Time Cost per Smart Water Meter
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One-Time Cost per IoT Data Hotspot
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Subscription per meter per month for invoicing, data, and cloud services
WHY SUBMETER
Enterprise water management, sized for small landlords
One master water bill split blindly across tenants means you eat the waste. SimpleMeter measures every unit, so every gallon has a name on it.
Catch leaks before they cost you
A running toilet can quietly waste hundreds of dollars. SimpleMeter flags abnormal flow in real time and alerts you and your tenant immediately.
REAL-TIME ALERTSBilling on autopilot
Tenant invoices are generated and sent automatically from actual usage for $7 per apartment per month. You collect β we do the math and the paperwork.
$7 / APT / MONTH
HOW IT WORKS
From box to billing in four steps
No rewiring, no software setup marathon. Any licensed plumber can install it, and the meters connect themselves.
Unbox
Your Starter Bundle arrives with an IoT hotspot and smart meters β everything pre-paired and ready to go.
5 MINInstall
A licensed plumber fits each meter to the unit's main water line. Standard 3/4" connections, standard job.
~1 HR / UNITConnect
Plug in the 4G hotspot. Meters find it and start streaming readings to the cloud automatically β no additional setup needed.
AUTOMATICStart billing
Watch live usage on your dashboard, get leak alerts, and let automated tenant invoices go out every cycle.
FROM DAY 1
SMART LEAK DETECTION
A running toilet shouldn't cost you a vacancy's worth of water
SimpleMeter watches flow patterns around the clock. The moment usage looks like a leak instead of a shower, you get an alert β before the bill does the talking.
- Real-time flow monitoring β every unit, 24/7, over 4G
- Instant leak alerts β you and your tenant know within minutes, not at month-end
- Catch silent waste β running toilets, dripping fixtures, and burst lines stand out immediately
UNIT 3 Β· FLOW MONITOR
NORMAL
Current flow
0.3 gal/min
Leak alert sent β continuous flow detected in Unit 3. You and your tenant were notified.
ROI CALCULATOR
See what your tenants' water is costing you
Drag the sliders to match your property. The meter does the rest.
From a duplex to a 24-door building. If you have a larger portfolio or multiple buildings, contact us!
What you currently pay per unit for water on the building's combined bill
Meter hardware plus your plumber's install cost
Assumes 98% recovery and $7/apartment/month automated billing. Upfront cost includes one $299 hotspot. Estimates only.
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Net water cost recovered
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PER YEAR WATER COST RECOVERED
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Payback period
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5-year net gain
6
Meters needed
Estimates are illustrative, based on your inputs and the assumptions above. Actual results vary with utility rates, occupancy, lease terms, and local submetering regulations.
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THE STARTER BUNDLE
Starter Bundle β 1 Hotspot + 2 Automated Meters
$897.00
Everything a small landlord needs to start submetering: one 4G IoT hotspot and two automated smart meters. Plumber-friendly install, automatic cloud connection.
- 1Γ 4G high-speed IoT hotspot β meters connect automatically, no Wi-Fi needed
- 2Γ SimpleMeter automated 3/4" smart water meters
- Live portfolio dashboard and leak alerts
- Automated tenant invoicing at $7/apartment/month
SUBMETERING VS RUBS VS FLAT RATE
There are three ways to handle tenant water. Only one pays you back.
Ratio utility billing (RUBS) guesses. Flat rates absorb. Submetering measures β and measured water is recoverable water.
| How you bill water | SimpleMeter submetering | RUBS (ratio splits) | Flat rate / in rent |
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| Bills match actual usage | ✓ Per-unit metering | ✗ Estimated by formula | ✗ Landlord absorbs overage |
| Tenants motivated to conserve | ✓ They pay for what they use | ~ Weak link to behavior | ✗ No incentive at all |
| Leak detection | ✓ Real-time alerts per unit | ✗ None | ✗ Found at month-end, if ever |
| Billing effort | ✓ Automated invoices | ~ Manual math every cycle | ✓ None β but you eat the cost |
| Tenant disputes | ✓ Rare β data settles it | ✗ Common β splits feel unfair | ~ Hidden in rent friction |
| Effect on NOI | ✓ Recovers up to ~98% of cost | ~ Partial, capped by law in many areas | ✗ Water erodes margin yearly |
Submetering and RUBS rules vary by state and municipality. Always confirm local regulations before billing tenants for water.
LANDLORDS & PROS
Trusted by owners, managers, and plumbers
★★★★★
“Water was my biggest uncontrolled expense. Now every unit pays its own bill and my NOI finally reflects it.”
★★★★★
“Billing used to take me an afternoon each month. With SimpleMeter the invoices just go out β tenants stopped arguing because the numbers are theirs.”
★★★★★
“Standard 3/4-inch fittings, clean install, and the meters connect themselves. Easiest smart-meter job I've done.”
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the Starter Bundle?
One 4G high-speed IoT hotspot and two SimpleMeter automated 3/4" smart water meters β enough to submeter two units out of the box. Add more meters for larger properties. All meters connect to one hotspot per building.
Do I need an electrician or special wiring?
You will require a nearby outlet within 10 feet of where the meters will be installed. Any licensed plumber can install the meters on each unit's main water line using standard fittings. The smart meters will require a regular outlet. The hotspot plugs into a regular outlet as well, and the meters connect to it automatically over the air.
Does it work without building Wi-Fi?
Yes β that's the point of the included hotspot. It uses a high-speed 4G cellular connection, so your meters report readings to the cloud even in basements, mechanical rooms, or buildings with no internet service. Our hotspot covers all major cellular carriers ensuring you can connect anywhere.
How does automated tenant billing work?
For $7 per apartment per month, SimpleMeter turns each unit's actual usage into a tenant invoice automatically every billing cycle. You see everything on your dashboard; tenants get clear bills based on real consumption. They pay you directly with your preferred form of payment.
Is submetering legal in my state?
Submetering is widely permitted across the US, but rules differ by state and municipality β some regulate fees or require disclosures in the lease. Check your local regulations and lease language before billing tenants for water. If you have questions, contact your local water municipality.
How fast does it pay for itself?
Landlords using SimpleMeter see a ~98% water cost recovery rate and an average payback period of about 8 months. Use the ROI calculator above to model your own property.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Every month unmetered is a month you're paying the bill
Get the Starter Bundle, have your plumber install it, and start recovering water costs from your very first billing cycle.