SimpleSUB Water

Massachusetts leak detection made simple

Non-invasive ultrasonic water submeters with cellular connectivity. No plumbers, no Wi-Fi. Detect leaks and boost NOI in minutes.

State property
Built for your state

Why SimpleSUB Is the Right Choice for Water Leak Detection in Massachusetts

Massachusetts property owners are facing older infrastructure, and changing weather patterns. Between coastal storms, freeze–thaw cycles, and dense urban growth, you can’t afford to guess where your water is going. Submetering gives you clear, unit-level insight so you can control costs, reduce waste, and keep your communities running smoothly.
Massachusetts

Built for Massachusetts Properties

SimpleSUB understands how different properties look and operate across Massachusetts. From Boston and Cambridge multifamily buildings and student housing, to coastal condos on the North Shore and Cape Cod, to mobile home parks and smaller apartment communities in central and western Massachusetts, we know that no two plumbing setups are exactly the same.

Cold, snowy winters and humid summers are a fact of life here. Our meters are designed to perform reliably through freezing conditions, and the over-the-pipe design helps you get measurement on lines that would be difficult or expensive to retrofit with inline meters in older or space-constrained buildings.

Massachusetts properties also come with their own quirks, like historic buildings, mixed-use main street properties, long service runs to outbuildings, and scattered utility rooms. SimpleSUB’s cellular, clamp-on devices are built to handle those realities with flexible placement and minimal disruption to your existing plumbing.

Simple, Reliable Leak Detection (No Wi-Fi Required)

A lot of “wireless” leak detection setups still depend on on-site Wi-Fi, repeaters, or custom network gear that someone has to set up and maintain. SimpleSUB works differently.

Each SimpleSUB unit connects directly to the cellular network and sends data straight to the cloud, with no gateways, bridges, or property-wide Wi-Fi required.

That means:

  • Reliable leak monitoring in dense cities, college towns, suburbs, and rural parts of Massachusetts
  • No on-site IT infrastructure (no repeaters, no network troubleshooting)
  • Daily readings that help flag leaks early by showing abnormal run time or unexpected spikes
  • Better coverage in basements and mechanical rooms, where Wi-Fi is often weakest
  • Secure, long-term data history so you can confirm when a leak started, how long it ran, and whether the fix worked

This setup reduces complexity, cuts down on failure points, and helps you catch leaks sooner, whether your property is in a brick rowhouse neighborhood, a coastal community, or a mill-building conversion in western Massachusetts.

Built for Ease of Use

SimpleSUB is designed so your maintenance team, plumber, or preferred contractor can get up and running quickly. The clamp-on hardware mounts on the outside of the pipe, so you’re not cutting into lines or doing major construction just to start monitoring for leaks.

Once the units are in place, the web app is straightforward and easy to navigate. You can:

  • Monitor daily flow patterns to spot unusual usage that points to leaks
  • Review historical trends to confirm when a leak likely started
  • Track changes after a repair to verify the issue is actually resolved
  • Add more units over time as you expand leak coverage across the property

You do not have to overhaul your entire system on day one to start getting value. You can start with the risers or most leak-prone areas, then expand as needed.

Made in the USA, supported in the USA

SimpleSUB hardware is designed and built in the United States, with a focus on reliability and long-term performance. You’re working with equipment built for real-world conditions, not just lab tests.

When questions come up, you can reach a US-based support team that understands both the product and the realities of managing properties like yours. You get practical help, clear answers, and a partner that speaks your language.

Massachusetts

Trusted Across Massachusetts

Properties across Massachusetts rely on SimpleSUB for early leak detection and simple, reliable water monitoring (without needing property-wide Wi-Fi or complex on-site hardware).

Whether you manage a walk-up in Boston, a coastal HOA, a student-focused property in a college town, or a mobile home community in a smaller city, SimpleSUB helps you spot unusual water patterns that often signal leaks, build a clear usage history to confirm when a leak started (and whether it was truly fixed), and reduce water waste and water-damage risk through consistent, daily monitoring.

Disclaimer

SimpleSUB’s water submetering and billing features may not be permitted in all states or local jurisdictions. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of any billing or cost-recovery tools complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your area. Nothing on this page (or elsewhere on our site) should be considered legal advice. You should consult your own legal counsel before implementing any billing practices.

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Cities we serve in Massachusetts

SimpleSUB Water provides water leak detection products to Massachusetts' major cities and communities

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How It Works

Start Submetering in Minutes, Not Days

SimpleSUB Water makes water submetering fast and affordable for properties of all sizes.

Simple Installation

Clamp-on submeters install in minutes. No plumbers, no pipe cutting. Built-in cellular and a 10-year battery.

24/7 Leak Detection

Instant alerts before small leaks become expensive bills — vacant units, aging pipes, off-site properties.

Fair Billing

Usage-based billing with 100% ±5% accuracy lets people pay for what they actually use.

95%+ Cost Recovery

Slash utility losses and recover costs fast — boost cash flow without major upgrades.

Accuracy & Pipe Compatibility

Accuracy levels never before achieved with over-the-pipe solutions

Our innovative solution combines the i1, x1, or x2 clamp-on water submeters with a unique web app to deliver precise water usage data through a new calibration process.

Works on Different Kinds of Pipe
CPVC
PEX
PVC
COPPER
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MARKETS WE SERVE

What type of property do you manage?

From garden-style communities to mid-rise buildings, owners and managers use SimpleSUB to recover rising water costs, detect leaks, and simplify utility billing across entire portfolios — without plumbing changes or added staff.

Apartments
HOAs / Condos
Retail Centers
Mobile Home Parks

Apartments

Cut shared water costs and boost NOI — without disrupting residents.

  • Protect NOI by reducing shared utility costs
  • Create accountability for water use
  • Bill on actual usage, not estimates
No Pipe Cutting or Plumbers
Clamp-on design installs in 5 minutes per unit.
Accurate Monitoring
Track tenant usage in real time with industry-leading precision.
Real-Time Leak Detection
Catch hidden leaks before they cause high bills or damage.
Usage-Based Billing
Recover utility costs with fair, transparent charges.
No Wi-Fi or Power Needed
Works anywhere. Battery-powered and cellular-connected.
Scales to Any Portfolio
View and bill every unit from one unified dashboard.
Apartments

HOA / Condo

Shift utility costs without conflict — fair bills for every owner.

  • Fair, usage-based bills owners trust
  • Catch leaks before they become claims
  • Modernize without a full-building retrofit
Transparent Billing
Bill each unit by actual usage, not outdated allocations.
Quick, No-Plumbing Installs
Clamp-on design fits existing systems with no pipe cutting.
Leak Prevention for Shared Buildings
Stop small issues before they become expensive claims.
Usage Tracking for Each Unit
Give residents visibility into their own water habits.
Works Without Wi-Fi or Power
Battery + cellular means full coverage, even in older buildings.
Scales to Any Size Property
One building or fifty — one unified dashboard.
HOA / Condo

Retail

Track water use by suite — without disrupting a single tenant.

  • Tenant-level visibility across suites
  • CAM chargebacks backed by data
  • Catch leaks in vacant or low-traffic units
Non-Invasive Install
No pipe cutting, no plumbing, no tenant disruption.
Monitor by Unit
Track consumption by suite, tenant, or meter zone.
Leak Alerts in Quiet Spaces
Detect costly leaks early — behind walls or in basements.
Seamless Billing Integration
Export data to billing or accounting platforms.
No Wi-Fi or Power Needed
Battery + cellular keeps data flowing anywhere.
Scales to Any Portfolio
One dashboard across every property.
Retail

Mobile Home Parks

No trenching. No disruption. Just results — even on scattered lots.

  • Built for long runs of exposed pipe
  • Roll out unit by unit — no water shutoffs
  • Recover utility costs without permitting headaches
No Pipe Cutting or Plumbers
Clamp-on design installs in 5 minutes per unit.
Accurate Monitoring
Track tenant usage in real time with industry-leading precision.
Real-Time Leak Detection
Catch hidden leaks before they cause high bills or damage.
Usage-Based Billing
Recover utility costs with fair, transparent charges.
No Wi-Fi or Power Needed
Works anywhere. Battery-powered and cellular-connected.
Scales to Any Portfolio
View and bill every unit from one unified dashboard.
Mobile Home Parks
Customer Stories

Real Properties. Real Savings.

From 5 units to 5,000, owners trust SimpleSUB to take control of water costs. Real results from real property owners — saving money, stopping leaks, and billing accurately without retrofits.

"SimpleSUB Water was the perfect solution for our needs. From installation to completion, the team was incredible. What could have been a daunting, major project turned out to be so easy thanks to their support. It's truly a 'set it and forget it' solution!"

Bart W.
Bart W.
HOA Board Member
★★★★★

"There is huge cost savings in not only labor during installation, but also in metering water usage and identifying leaks. Feature-light and benefit-heavy — a breeze to use while delivering powerful results."

Bob L.
Bob L.
Water Conservation Consultant
★★★★★

"We were quoted $50,000 for a plumber to install inline meters. SimpleSUB cost a fraction of that — under $400 per unit with a small monthly subscription — same accurate data, much less hassle."

Luis O.
Luis O.
Commercial Property Manager
★★★★★
Bart W.
Bart W. | HOA Board
"Set it and forget it."
Bob L.
Bob L. | Consultant
"Huge cost savings."
Luis O.
Luis O. | Commercial PM
"A fraction of $50,000."
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