Water is one of the most overlooked utilities in commercial energy management. Yet, uncontrolled water use can inflate operational costs and environmental impact. A water submeter provides detailed visibility into water consumption patterns—essential for sustainability reporting, cost allocation, and waste reduction.
Elcomponent supplies and installs high-accuracy water submeters as part of complete submetering systems. These devices integrate seamlessly with energy data loggers and software such as Energy Pro, offering a unified approach to building energy management and resource optimisation.
How a Water Submeter Works
A water submeter measures the flow rate and volume of water used by a specific area, tenant, or process within a facility. Data is transmitted via pulse output or digital signal to a logger like PowerPack Pro, which then uploads readings to a central database for analysis. This creates a continuous, verifiable record of consumption.
When connected to Elcomponent’s Energy Pro platform, water consumption can be viewed alongside electricity and gas data. The result: a complete picture of utility performance within one intuitive dashboard.
Benefits for Commercial Energy Management
Implementing water submeters unlocks several measurable advantages:
Leak detection: Early identification of unexpected spikes prevents costly damage.
Accurate billing: Tenants are charged based on actual use, not estimates.
Sustainability reporting: Data supports compliance with ISO 14001 and ESG frameworks.
Resource optimisation: Managers can target high-use areas for behavioural or technical improvements.
In sectors like hospitality, manufacturing, and education, where water plays a significant role in daily operations, submeters offer essential insight.
Combining Water Submetering with Energy Monitoring Devices
Elcomponent’s range of energy monitoring devices allows water data to be processed and stored alongside electrical and thermal energy data. Using PowerPack Pro, users can collect high-frequency readings and compare water performance against other metrics such as occupancy or production output.
This cross-utility visibility reveals relationships that are often missed—for example, water usage increasing with energy peaks, or abnormal usage during downtime.
Integration into Building Energy Management Systems
A building energy management system (BEMS) becomes far more powerful when water submeters are included. They transform BEMS from a temperature and HVAC-focused tool into a multi-resource control platform. Through Energy Pro, users can schedule reports, visualise consumption trends, and set performance alerts for both energy and water.
Supporting Sustainability and Compliance
With increasing pressure on organisations to demonstrate environmental responsibility, water monitoring is no longer optional. Submetering data supports sustainability certifications, helps meet Net Zero goals, and aligns with SECR requirements for accurate resource reporting.
For property managers, the ability to quantify and compare performance between sites encourages continuous improvement and helps secure green investment.
Elcomponent’s Expertise in Submetering Services
Installing water submeters correctly requires technical precision and system understanding. Elcomponent’s submetering services cover everything from survey and specification to installation and commissioning. Their engineers ensure accuracy, integration, and long-term reliability—key for any organisation that relies on dependable consumption data.
Combined with their suite of energy monitors UK, clients benefit from consistent, high-quality measurement across every utility type.
From Data to Action
Collecting data is only the first step; turning it into insight is where the value lies. Through Energy Pro, users can visualise trends, benchmark sites, and identify abnormal consumption patterns. Regular reports and automated alerts mean no issue goes unnoticed, saving both water and money.
Conclusion
A water submeter may be a small device, but its impact on efficiency and sustainability is significant. In an era of rising costs and environmental scrutiny, Elcomponent’s integrated approach to metering and monitoring empowers organisations to take control of every drop.