Water Submetering Solutions in Dallas
Last reviewed by NES Editorial · September 2026
Texas has required unit-level water measurement in new multifamily construction since 2003, and the PUCT regulates how you bill residents. NES builds Dallas submetering systems that clear both, then runs the billing.
Dallas owners submeter for two reasons: Dallas Water Utilities rates land entirely on the owner of a master-metered building, and Texas law already points this direction, requiring unit-level water measurement in buildings constructed after January 1, 2003. NES registers the property with the PUCT, installs the meters, reads them daily, and bills residents at the utility's rate with only the fees Texas allows.
How does water submetering save money in Dallas?
Instead of dividing the total water bill evenly, submetering tracks each unit's use and bills residents for what they actually consume. In Dallas, that usually cuts consumption 15 to 30 percent and recovers cost the owner was absorbing, often saving thousands a year. Texas allows submetering under Public Utility Commission rules. NES tailors the system to your property and handles the billing.
Yes. Submetering is allowed in Dallas, Texas, with some restrictions.
It is regulated by the PUCT, and NES handles the requirements for you.
Why Dallas owners submeter
- Residents pay for what they use, so water consumption usually drops 15 to 30 percent
- Leaks are caught early through daily meter reads
- Common-area usage is measured and billed accurately, not absorbed by the owner
- Costs are allocated fairly, so careful residents are not subsidizing heavy users
- Most installs pay for themselves within 12 to 18 months
Water and sewer in Dallas come from Dallas Water Utilities, electricity is delivered by Oncor in a deregulated market, and natural gas is from Atmos Energy.
Rules & complianceSubmetering rules in Texas
Texas allows water submetering for multifamily properties under Public Utility Commission of Texas rules (16 TAC Chapter 24). Residents are billed for measured use at the utility's rate with only the allowed fees, and no markup.
Local rules can vary by city and county, and NES verifies the requirements for your exact address.
Official sources: Public Utility Commission of Texas · PUC Water Submetering
General information only, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the Public Utility Commission of Texas or a qualified attorney.
Areas NES serves around Dallas
- Dallas
- Irving
- Garland
- Mesquite
- Richardson
- Plano
Submetering in Dallas
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