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Smart Water Sensors: How Property Managers Are Catching Leaks and Cutting Water Waste

Posted by Livable Content Team on Oct 21, 2026, 6:00:03 AM

From fixture-level meters to motion-activated toilet shutoffs, here's what's new in water technology for multifamily properties.

Water is one of the hardest utilities to control in multifamily housing. Leaks run unnoticed behind walls and inside toilet tanks, and the bill arrives long after the water is gone.

The cost adds up quietly. A worn toilet flapper or a dripping fixture rarely gets reported, so the waste only shows up on the master bill weeks later, after the water is already paid for.

A new generation of smart water devices gives property managers better tools to see that waste, stop it, and bill for what's left fairly. Below, we break down the main options, and you can find exclusive discounts for Livable customers on our smart water solutions page.

Livable is Committed to Teaching your Team About Ratio Utility Billing

Posted by Livable Content Team on Sep 1, 2020, 12:21:00 PM

At Livable we provide a Ratio Utility Billing System designed to help reduce your environmental footprint while generating revenue for your property. You may have started a conservation program in your properties, let the Livable team further your savings and teach you new and improved ways to save. 

Sunlight and Savings

Posted by Daniel S. Sharabi on Jul 1, 2019, 10:27:00 AM

At Livable we are committed to promoting conservation through billing and education and make sure to keep up to date on all power and utility options.

Monthly-tip

Smart saver tip of the month

Insulating water pipes is a quick and inexpensive way to lower water-heating costs. The easy upgrade reduces heat loss and allows you to lower your buildings’ water temperature setting by two to four degrees. Plus, since water doesn’t take as long to heat up, less of this precious resource is wasted waiting for faucets and showers to get to the appropriate temperature.

On smaller buildings, this is a definite DIY job that should take less than a day to complete. Check out the U.S. Department of Energy’s website for a comprehensive shopping list and step-by-step instructions.