What is submetered water?

Submetered water is water usage that is measured and billed individually for each unit in a multifamily property, rather than being split across the entire building.

Submetering Diagram

In a submetered system, each home has its own meter that tracks exactly how much water is used. This allows residents to receive clear, itemized bills based on their actual consumption instead of sharing a single master utility bill with the whole community.

Submetering also helps residents better understand their usage, identify potential leaks sooner, and manage water costs more effectively. MeterNet provides the systems that enable this type of unit-level water tracking and billing.