For property owners and managers planning on implementing submetering in a multifamily building or throughout a property with multiple tenants, such as a manufactured housing community, choosing the correct water management company will an important factor.
These companies will work to provide all aspects of the system from designing the project plan to installation and even billing and payment management. Of course, they will also provide the technology for the property owner or manager to be able to view, in real-time, water usage on various meters and across multiple property accounts.
Water Meters
Before the company starts to install a water meter on the property, it is important to understand the pros and cons of the meters. All meters will allow for submetering, but some are more effective, efficient and have longer life cycles than others.
Additionally, some considerations will also be a factor of the location to install a water meter. By working with a company with the expertise and experience in working with different meters, it is easier to select the right equipment for the given conditions and requirements.
The most common brands when it comes time to install a water meter in a multifamily dwelling or on a large property with multiple lots include Badger, Sensus, Neptune, and Metron-Farnier. By working with a company with experience with all the top meter brands, there is never a concern that the meter recommended won’t be right for the job.
Make sure that the company that is hired to complete the installation of the water meters on the property uses their own staff. Many companies subcontract the labor, which means limited control over experienced, expertise and quality control on the job. By using a company that only uses their own crews and supervisors, the job will be completed to the highest standards and with quality throughout the entire project.