Cobblestone Townhomes Reduces Water Costs and Improves Leak Detection with Simplesub Water

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Customer Profile

Property: Cobblestone Townhomes HOA
Type: Homeowner’s Association Community
Location: Undisclosed
Meter Count: Multiple residential units
Interviewee: Kristen M., HOA President

Challenge

Cobblestone Townhomes HOA faced persistently high water bills and frequent, undetected leaks—primarily from faulty toilet seals—that were expensive and time-consuming to repair.
As a volunteer-run HOA, allocating resources for ongoing leak investigations and tenant water issues was challenging.

Traditional methods lacked timely alerts, meaning leaks often continued for weeks before being discovered, adding over $5,000 annually to water expenses.

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Impact

Without accurate submetering and real-time alerts, the HOA experienced:

Frequent leaks going unnoticed until costs had escalated
High annual water costs from inefficiencies
Slow leak detection due to delayed alerts
Increased workload for HOA volunteers handling tenant concerns
No ability to pinpoint issues quickly for targeted repairs

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Solution

Cobblestone Townhomes implemented SimpleSUB Water’s over-the-pipe submetering technology to gain real-time water monitoring, leak alerts, and proactive maintenance capabilities—without invasive plumbing work.

The installation, while requiring some resident coordination, was manageable with community cooperation. SimpleSUB’s support team streamlined the setup process, ensuring rapid deployment.

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Features

Over-the-Pipe Compatibility
→ No costly plumbing modifications
→ Fast, straightforward installation with resident assistance

Automated Leak Detection
→ Real-time alerts for unusual water usage
→ Enables quick leak identification and resolution

Proactive Maintenance
→ Addresses issues before they escalate
→ Reduces time and costs of reactive repairs

Operational Efficiency
→ Less administrative burden for HOA volunteers
→ Clear water usage data for better decision-making

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Results

$5,000+ in annual savings, nearly covering installation costs within the first year

Faster leak detection and repair, preventing waste

Reduced administrative time spent on water-related issues

Consideration for future irrigation submeters to expand savings and efficiency

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Success

“Before SimpleSUB Water, we were constantly chasing leaks and wasting money. Now, we can identify and fix issues before they get out of hand. The savings have already justified the investment!” — Kristen M., HOA President

“For communities run by volunteers, having real-time monitoring and automated alerts is a game-changer. SimpleSUB’s non-invasive design provides measurable savings and operational ease without the cost and disruption of traditional systems.” — Kristen M.

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