How a Breckenridge HOA Mastered Water Monitoring and Beat State Deadlines with SimpleSUB Water

Overview

For over 30 years, a 71-home vacation community in Breckenridge, Colorado had failed to meet a critical zoning requirement: monthly reporting of water usage from each home’s individual well.

The Colorado Division of Water Resources began enforcing compliance. This put the HOA at risk of legal action unless a monitoring solution could be implemented quickly, affordably, and across dozens of properties, many of which were vacant for long stretches throughout the year.

Traditional submetering systems were too complex, costly, and required professional installation. The board needed something easy to install, reliable without WiFi, and hands-off once deployed. That’s when they turned to SimpleSUB Water.

Customer Profile

• Property: Breckenridge HOA Community
• Type: 71 vacation homes with individual wells
• Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
• Meter Count: 71 units
• Interviewee: Bart W., HOA Board Member

The Problem: Decades of Non-Compliance—and No Practical Fix

Board member Bart W. faced a challenge few HOA leaders would envy: report water usage for 71 homes, each with its own well, with no infrastructure in place and a fast-approaching regulatory deadline.

The HOA had neglected this for over 30 years, risking legal action from the state.

Compounding the challenge:

• Many homes were unoccupied for long periods, making WiFi-based systems unreliable.
• Traditional meters required professional installation, adding time and cost.
• The HOA had no clear path to meet state reporting deadlines.

The board needed a solution that was simple, fast, and reliable—even in a remote, vacation-home environment.

The Solution: Self-Installed, LTE-Connected, and State-Ready

SimpleSUB Water’s over-the-pipe submetering system checked every box: it didn’t require cutting pipes, could be installed by homeowners themselves, and connected via LTE cellular, bypassing the need for WiFi.

“I attached it to the pipe, hit the button, watched it turn green, and we were good to go. It’s amazing!”
— Bart W., HOA Board Member

With a full suite of support materials—setup videos, hands-on guidance, and responsive service—the project moved quickly and confidently.

Key system features included:

• Simple Installation: No tools or plumbers needed. Homeowners could do it themselves.
• LTE Connectivity: Worked even in vacant or off-grid homes.
• Support & Training: Step-by-step videos and live help when needed.
• Low Maintenance: No ongoing servicing. Just install and go.

“The team made what could have been a daunting project incredibly easy. It’s truly a ‘set it and forget it’ solution!”
— Bart W.

Results: Full Compliance, Early Delivery, and Long-Term Simplicity

With all 71 submeters installed by September, the HOA met its compliance deadline months ahead of the January cutoff.

• Full State Compliance Achieved.
• Installations completed ahead of schedule, with no need for contractors.
• Zero maintenance required post-installation.
• Homeowners completed installs themselves, reducing project cost and complexity.

“For HOAs facing compliance challenges, SimpleSUB offers unmatched simplicity and reliability. Easy installation, reliable LTE data, and zero maintenance made it the perfect solution for our state reporting needs.”
— Bart W.

Meet Compliance Deadlines Without the Cost or Complexity

When a Breckenridge HOA faced state enforcement for 30 years of missed water reporting, SimpleSUB Water delivered a fast, reliable, and homeowner-friendly fix. In just weeks, 71 LTE-connected meters were self-installed—no plumbers, WiFi, or maintenance required—bringing the community into full compliance months ahead of deadline. For HOAs navigating strict reporting rules or remote properties, SimpleSUB provides the easiest path to accuracy, reliability, and peace of mind.

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