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ADU Fever - Affordable Housing and Smart Water Billing with Flows.com

ADU Fever - Affordable Housing and Smart Water Billing with Flows.com

19th Aug 2025

California's housing crisis has spotlighted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—compact secondary homes on existing lots, like backyard cottages or granny flats. Recent laws streamline permitting, cut fees, and boost incentives, making ADUs a popular way to add affordable rentals, generate income, or support multigenerational living. However, shared utilities pose challenges, especially water billing. Without separate meters, owners often use estimates, leading to disputes and inefficiency. Submetering solves this by tracking individual usage for fair, precise billing, essential in water-scarce areas. Flows.com excels here, supplying compliant water meters for ADU submetering.

Our offerings include:

  • Smart Meters: Wireless options like the Bluebot Clamp-on for easy installation and real-time data.
  • Online Systems: Monitor usage remotely, bill tenants accurately via integrated platforms.
  • Compliant Solutions: Approved meters for rentals, supporting conservation and cost savings.

Benefits: Homeowners avoid subsidizing tenants, reduce waste, and comply with codes; tenants pay only for their use, promoting fairness. In summary, ADUs enhance the housing landscape, and Flows.com's metering tech ensures seamless utility management.

Explore our solutions for smarter ADU ownership!