SimpleSUB Water

Ohio Submetering Made Simple

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

State property
Built for your state

Why SimpleSUB Is the Right Choice for Water Submetering in Ohio

Ohio property owners are operating in a time of rising utility costs, aging infrastructure, and unpredictable weather. Between cold winters, humid summers, and heavy rain events, 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.
Ohio

Built for Ohio Properties

Ohio properties come in all shapes and sizes. From Columbus and Cincinnati apartment communities to Cleveland-area multifamily buildings, HOAs in growing suburbs, and mobile home parks in smaller towns, every site has its own plumbing layout and challenges. Add in student housing in college towns and mixed-use buildings in revitalizing downtowns, and it is clear that flexibility matters.

Ohio’s climate brings real variety. Winter can mean freezing temperatures, snow, and ice that stress pipes and older infrastructure. Summer brings heat, humidity, and storms that can highlight leaks and inefficiencies. SimpleSUB meters are designed to perform reliably across these conditions, and the over-the-pipe design helps you measure lines that would be difficult or expensive to retrofit with inline meters.

Many Ohio properties include older building stock, scattered utility rooms, long service runs between buildings, and separate irrigation or common-area lines. SimpleSUB’s cellular, clamp-on devices are built to handle those realities with flexible placement and minimal disruption to your existing plumbing.

Simple, Reliable Technology (No Wi-Fi Required)

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

Each meter 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 performance in major metros, suburbs, college towns, and rural parts of Ohio
  • No on-site IT infrastructure or repeaters to manage
  • Daily readings that make it easier to monitor usage and spot unusual patterns
  • Secure, long-term data storage so you can track trends over time
  • Better visibility into both unit usage and shared or common-area lines

This setup reduces complexity, cuts down on potential failure points, and helps keep everything running smoothly, whether your property is in a dense urban neighborhood or a spread-out community where Wi-Fi can be inconsistent.

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 measuring.

Once the meters are in place, the web app is straightforward and easy to navigate. You can see usage by unit, review historical trends, and add more meters over time as you expand coverage across the property. You don’t have to overhaul your entire system on day one to start getting value.

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.

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Trusted Across Ohio

Properties across Ohio already rely on SimpleSUB for accurate water tracking, faster leak detection, and easier day-to-day water management. Whether you manage an apartment community in Columbus, a mixed-use building in Cincinnati or Cleveland, an HOA in the suburbs, or a mobile home park in a smaller town, SimpleSUB gives you a simple, reliable way to submeter water in Ohio.

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.

Statewide coverage

Cities We Serve in Ohio

SimpleSUB Water provides water submeters to Ohio’s largest cities and growing residential 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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