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SimpleSUB Water Improves Water Management for Oklahoma Mobile Home Community
Case Study
Problem
Laura, a property manager for a mobile home community in Oklahoma, faced significant challenges managing water usage and billing with existing systems. Dissatisfied with METRON’s inaccuracy and Neptune’s high costs, Laura transitioned to SimpleSUB Water.
The switch provided a cost-effective, efficient solution that improved accuracy, reduced costs, and detected leaks effectively.
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Challenges
- Inaccurate Readings: METRON’s system frequently failed to provide reliable data, leading to billing discrepancies.
- High Costs with Neptune: The system required a $28,000 initial investment, a $3,000 annual maintenance fee, and additional expenses for winterizing meters.
- Revenue Loss: Without accurate readings, the property was unable to recover utility costs effectively, losing money.
- Leak Detection Issues: A water leak at Lot 27 went undetected for months, causing excessive water use and high bills.
Solution
- Cost-Effective Alternative: SimpleSUB Water eliminated the need for expensive upfront and ongoing costs associated with Neptune.
- Fast Installation: The initial setup of 10 meters took only a few hours, with no disruption to operations.
- Leak Detection: The system’s alerts quickly identified the leak at Lot 27, which was caused by a running toilet, saving hundreds of gallons of water and reducing waste.
- Ease of Maintenance: SimpleSUB’s meters do not require winterization, reducing seasonal maintenance costs.
Results
The implementation of SimpleSUB Water delivered significant benefits:
- Improved Accuracy: Achieved 99% water collection accuracy.
- Leak Resolution: Detected a major leak at Lot 27, where a $1,400 water bill and over 400 gallons of wasted water a day were traced to a running toilet. The issue was resolved promptly.
- Cost Savings: The elimination of winterization and the reduction of maintenance costs contributed to increased NOI.
- Tenant Satisfaction: Accurate billing and proactive issue resolution improved relationships with residents.
Customer Feedback
Laura, praised SimpleSUB Water :
“It’s been so cost-efficient! We don’t have to winterize the meters, which is so nice. It saves us so much money. SimpleSUB has made water management so much easier for us.“
It’s been so cost-efficient! We don’t have to winterize the meters, which is so nice. It saves us so much money. SimpleSUB has made water management so much easier for us.
Laura K.
Mobile Home Park, OK
About SimpleSub Water
Established in 2019 by two engineers with career backgrounds in smart water technology, SimpleSUB Water was founded in direct response to a gap in the marketplace: the founders developed the first user friendly, affordable, and accurate water submetering solution.
The solution delivers unprecedented results. The patent-pending design and calibration process, which ensure easy installation and high accuracy, are changing the landscape of clamp-on submetering.