Lucy Fisher Published: 10 February 2026

Effective Water Management Starts With Accurate Metering and Early Leak Detection

Water is one of the most valuable resources in any building. Yet across residential, commercial, and mixed-use estates, water losses and inaccurate consumption data continue to create avoidable cost, inefficiency, and risk.

From undetected leaks to unreliable readings, the challenge is rarely one single issue. It’s usually a combination of limited visibility, ageing infrastructure, and the absence of real-time data.

At DMS Metering Solutions, we help building owners, housing providers, and facilities teams implement proven technologies that improve water efficiency and strengthen long-term asset performance. Two of the most impactful areas are accurate water metering and smart leak detection.

Why Water Management Needs Better Data

If you can’t measure consumption accurately, you can’t manage it effectively.

For many sites, water data is still collected manually, infrequently, or from older meters that weren’t designed for modern remote reading systems. This can lead to:

Inaccurate billing and tenant disputes
Limited visibility across multi-occupancy buildings
Higher operational costs
Delayed response to leaks or abnormal consumption
Reduced ability to plan upgrades and maintenance

Modern water management is about turning consumption into usable insight, not just recording it.

Accurate Water Metering With Apator PoWogaz

A reliable meter is the foundation of any water strategy.

DMS supplies a range of Apator PoWogaz water meters, known across the market for their quality, durability, and measurement accuracy. They are well suited for projects where dependable performance, long service life, and compatibility with smart reading systems are essential.

Key benefits of modern water metering include:

Improved billing accuracy
Accurate consumption measurement supports fair billing, reduces disputes, and improves trust between providers and end users.

Better operational oversight
With the right metering strategy, operators can monitor consumption across zones, risers, floors, or individual units.

Remote reading capability
Modern meters can be integrated into AMR or smart metering systems, enabling faster data collection and better reporting.

Long-term asset value
A strong metering specification reduces maintenance costs and helps future-proof building services.

Detecting Leaks Earlier With Aquilar

Even with accurate metering, leaks remain one of the biggest hidden costs in water management.

Leaks can be slow and continuous, or sudden and catastrophic. Either way, the cost is rarely limited to the water itself. The real impact is often seen in:

Property damage
Tenant disruption
Insurance claims
Emergency call-outs
Unplanned maintenance
Reputational risk

That’s why leak detection is increasingly becoming a standard part of water management, especially in residential blocks, student accommodation, care settings, and commercial buildings.

DMS supplies Aquilar leak detection, a smart technology designed to identify leaks early and support faster intervention.

Benefits of leak detection include:

Early warning and faster response
Detect unusual water flow patterns and investigate issues before they become costly failures.

Reduced damage and downtime
Minimise disruption and protect building fabric by responding before leaks spread.

Better control across estates
Leak detection supports proactive water management across portfolios, not just single sites.

Stronger sustainability performance
Reducing water waste supports ESG targets and improves environmental impact.

Better Together: A Complete Water Management Approach

Water meters and leak detection work best when implemented as part of a joined-up strategy.

When metering data and leak alerts are combined, building operators can move from reactive maintenance to a more proactive, insight-led approach.

This supports:

Better visibility across buildings and estates
Faster identification of abnormal consumption
Reduced water losses
Improved reporting for stakeholders
A more scalable approach to water efficiency

How DMS Supports Your Water Management Goals

Every building is different, and the right approach depends on the layout, occupancy type, infrastructure, and operational priorities.

DMS supports customers by helping them:

Select the right water meter specification for the application
Plan an effective metering strategy for multi-occupancy buildings
Integrate meters into remote reading and smart systems
Add leak detection where risk and cost exposure are highest
Build a scalable solution for long-term performance

Whether you are upgrading an existing system or designing a new development, we can help you specify a solution that is reliable, future-ready, and aligned with your operational goals.