Submetering for Mobile Home Parks

What is Submetering?

What are the benefits of Water Submetering?

There are several benefits of water submetering, including:

• Improved Water Management: By accurately measuring and tracking water usage, submetering identifies leaks or other issues with a property’s plumbing or water system. This saves money on water bills and prevents costly damage to the property.

• Accurate Resident Billing: Submetering allows property owners or managers to accurately bill residents for their actual water usage, which reduces water waste and increases revenue.

• Increased Property Value: In some cases, submetering helps reduce overall water usage and expenses for a property, which improves its financial performance.

• Improved Resident Satisfaction:  Submetering ensures that residents are charged for their actual water use, which prevents billing disputes and promotes overall satisfaction.

Overall, water submetering provides a range of benefits for property owners or managers, including improved water management, accurate billing, and utility cost savings.

130 Mobile Homes in Texas
Submetering Study

Water and sewer expenses are a significant cost for mobile home parks. One investor with a 130-unit park was paying $120,000 per year in water and sewer costs. By installing submeters, they were able to reduce these expenses by 30% simply in leak detection and reduction of usage since residents noticed submeters were being installed. After implementing resident billing, the property’s water expenses were further reduced to $6,600 per year. The investor is still responsible for paying this amount, which covers the water used in the park’s common areas. Overall, the submetering program helped the investor save significantly on their water and sewer expenses.

Submetering saved this investor 30% by simply installing submeters.

After implementing resident billing, the investor saved 95% of the water expenses at the park.

That’s over $113,000 a year in increased revenue for the property.

Does Submetering have regulations?

Yes, submetering is regulated by various state and local laws. These regulations typically govern issues such as the installation and maintenance of submeters, the accuracy of the meters, and the billing of residents for their water usage. The regulations governing submetering can vary depending on the location and type of property, so it is important for property owners or managers to familiarize themselves with the relevant laws in their area if they choose to submeter without NES.

Can NES Submeter and Bill my large property?

NES is one of the largest submetering companies in the United States that provides services in more than 42 states. We specialize in properties with more than 100 units and have a team of experts to handle large projects efficiently and professionally. NES Compliance team keeps up with state and county regulations, and they offer in-house customer support. The company’s president and owner is also a board member of the Utility Management & Conservation Association, which gives him access to best practices in the industry. By choosing NES, property owners can protect themselves from liability and benefit from their expertise.