The first rule in water management is you can’t manage what you don’t measure.
Many properties have one water meter per water service on a building, providing an overview of water intake but lacking specifics on distribution. This can lead to uncertainties in billing tenants, detecting leaks, and identifying excessive water usage by equipment. Sub-meters serve two primary purposes: billing allocation and consumption monitoring for leak prevention.
Studies indicate that sub-meters are the most effective way to reduce water consumption and track the success of conservation projects. At Ashokan, we use utility-grade meters approved by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Our team is trained to read every type of AWWA meter, providing accurate data on your water usage. We install transmitters on your existing meters or install new meters if needed.
These transmitters send data to the cloud, where we organize it and present it on our water management portal AquaSync. We provide easy-to-understand graphics, tenant billing, leak notifications, and tenant billing reminders.
AquaSync is an innovative water management service that enables property managers to efficiently manage water usage, detect leaks early, and streamline tenant billing ensuring effective water conservation and cost savings for your property.
Installation Process
1. Installation:
Ashokan technician needs access to the water meter to install AMI. There is no interruption to water service during this process.The technician will wire the AMI device to the meter, which will then remotely transmit reads to Ashokan’s database to be displayed in the AquaSync portal.
2. Installation Complete
Installation is done within a matter of minutes. The AMI is mounted on the wall in the vicinity of the meter or affixed to the meter itself.
3. Access to AquaSync Portal:
Ashokan will assign username and password credentials and email them to the customer. The customer can change the password at any time by clicking the edit account function.
Case Studies
Challenge
As a multi-use building with diverse tenants, accurate water measurement and billing were a challenge.
Chelsea Market needed a solution to:
- Recover the cost of tenant water usage
- Invoice tenants fairly based on their consumption
- Gain insights into water use patterns
- Improve water conservation and quickly address leaks
What we did:
Ashokan and AquaSync™. We implemented a comprehensive water monitoring system:
- 148 sub-meters: Installed in various water end-use areas throughout the building
- Data loggers: Captured hourly water consumption data
- AquaSync™ cloud platform: Provided online access for tenants and building management
- Tenant portals: Offered personalized water usage dashboards with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual data
- Real-time leak alerts: Instant notifications for potential leaks
Contact Us
Contact us to learn more about how AquaSync can help you manage your water consumption efficiently and cost-effectively.
- info@ashokan.com
- +1 516-789-2184
- 150 11th, Brooklyn, NY 11215