Water Billing Analysis
Frontage vs. Metered Water Billing
The way your property is billed for water can significantly affect operating expenses. AquaAudit helps NYC property owners understand their billing arrangements and evaluate available options.
Service Overview
Understanding Water Billing Methods
New York City properties may have different water billing arrangements depending on their history, classification, metering status, and applicable NYC DEP requirements.
Frontage-based billing and metered billing calculate charges differently.
Understanding which rules apply to a property is an important step toward evaluating its water expenses.
AquaAudit reviews relevant account information, billing history, and consumption records to help property owners better understand their current arrangement.

Frontage vs. Metered Billing
What We Evaluate
Current water billing classification
Historical water and sewer charges
Available meter reading records
Consumption patterns
Potential billing discrepancies
Applicable NYC DEP requirements
Whether further review or a billing change may be appropriate
Make Informed Billing Decisions
Not every property qualifies for every billing arrangement, and changing a billing method does not automatically produce savings.
AquaAudit helps property owners evaluate their individual circumstances before pursuing changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between frontage and metered billing?
The methods use different approaches to calculate water charges. Which method applies depends on the property and applicable NYC DEP rules.
Can I change my property's billing method?
Eligibility depends on the property and current regulations. AquaAudit can help review the situation.
Will metered billing always cost less?
No. Costs depend on the property's consumption, billing arrangement, and other applicable factors.
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