Submetering Solutions: Water Management for Apartments
Last reviewed September 2026NES Editorial, checked by the Billing & Compliance team
Water is usually the most expensive utility at an apartment property. The NES done-for-you submetering solution typically cuts that cost 15 to 40 percent.
- Typical water savings
- 15-30%Typical water savings
- Typical payback
- ~12 moTypical payback
- Meter reads
- DailyMeter reads
- States served
- 43+States served
How does submetering improve water management for apartments?
Submetering gives an apartment owner three tools in one. A meter on each unit measures actual use. Daily monitoring flags leaks. And billing charges residents for what they run, so the owner stops absorbing the master bill. Consumption falls once residents pay their own way, and properties typically save 15 to 40 percent on water costs. The MyReads system checks the usage data every day and alerts managers, maintenance, and residents when something looks wrong, so a running toilet gets fixed in days, not billing cycles. NES handles the install, the reads, and the resident billing end to end. Most properties earn back the install in 12 to 18 months. The first step is a free assessment of your master-meter bills.
Daily leak notification
One of the most useful parts of the NES solution is the MyReads daily leak notification system. It monitors submetering data around the clock and alerts property managers, maintenance teams, and residents to potential issues before they become major problems, which prevents waste and water damage.
A done-for-you water management solution
- Modern equipment accurately measures each unit's water use
- Daily monitoring identifies leaks early
- Residents are billed for their own usage, which incentivizes conservation
- NES handles the install, the reads, and resident billing end to end
Not sure submetering fits your property?
Start with a free assessment. Send NES your master-meter bills and unit count, and the team will confirm feasibility, estimate your return, and recommend the right method for your property, with no obligation.
Submetering Solutions: Water Management for Apartments
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