Ashokan

Ashokan works with property owners, managers, and major organizations across NYC, including high‑rise offices, shopping centers, hospitals, schools, community centers, parks, and other facilities.

Team and expertise

• Multidisciplinary team including engineers, sustainability specialists, legal and compliance professionals, certified plumbers, tech developers, and real estate experts.
• All field work is carried out by licensed master plumbers and certified backflow testers with extensive NYC experience.
• Dedicated specialists for areas such as meter reading, backflow testing and repair, tenant billing, software development, and field operations.

Environmental commitment

Ashokan emphasizes environmental protection and smart water use in New York City and the lower Hudson Estuary region.

Key elements of the environmental policy include:

• Compliance – Meeting or exceeding environmental laws and regulations relevant to their operations.
• Community – Partnering with governmental and non-governmental organizations to educate, advocate, and provide counsel on water and environmental issues.
• Sustainability – Choosing reusable and recyclable materials where possible, minimizing waste, and promoting responsible use of energy and resources.
• Continuous improvement – Conducting periodic reviews and self-audits of environmental policies and practices in order to improve over time.

Contact information

Customers can contact Ashokan using the following details published on the website:

• Address: 150 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
• Phone: +1 917-423-7656
• Email: info@ashokan.com
• Website: https://www.ashokan.com/

Ashokan invites property owners and managers to reach out for a consultation to discuss water meter projects, backflow prevention, smart water monitoring, and portfolio-wide water management solutions.

Ashokan Water Meter and Backflow provides specialist water system services for residential, commercial, and institutional properties in New York City. The company installs and monitors water meters, tests and repairs backflow devices, and helps buildings reduce water bills, fight violations, and conserve water.

Water metering and sub-metering

• Installation, upgrade, and repair of DEP-approved main (city) water meters for a wide range of property types, including residential, commercial, institutional, and new construction projects.
• Handling of NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Buildings (DOB) paperwork, permits, and applications related to water meters.
• Typical main meter installations are usually completed within about three hours.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues such as malfunctioning or frozen meters, dead bills, remote set-ups, broken meters, backcrackers, and system upgrades.
• Design and installation of water sub-meters to measure water consumption by unit, tenant, building zone, or specific building systems.
• Sub-metering to support fair, transparent billing and promote water conservation.
• Installation of cooling tower meters to measure evaporation so that properties can apply for DEP sewer allowances and potential sewer bill credits.

Backflow prevention and annual testing

• Installation, testing, and repair of backflow prevention devices to protect drinking water from contamination.
• Ongoing annual backflow testing and reporting to help properties stay compliant with NYC regulations and insurance requirements.
• Assistance with backflow-related violations and paperwork to help resolve compliance issues and avoid fines or service interruptions.

Smart water management and tenant billing

• Water management solutions that automatically read water meters to monitor consumption, identify leaks, and generate accurate tenant bills.
• Integration with AquaSync™, Ashokan's smart water management platform, for 24/7 monitoring, leak alerts, and data analytics.
• Support for tenant billing based on actual water use, with transparent reporting.

Multi-property and portfolio support

• Custom solutions designed for owners and managers with multiple properties.
• Scalable systems and processes to simplify water management, compliance, and reporting across a portfolio.
• Special pricing is available for large portfolios when multiple properties are managed through Ashokan.

Real-time tracking and leak detection

• 24/7 monitoring of water usage patterns across a property or portfolio.
• Real-time alerts for leaks or abnormal water usage so issues can be addressed quickly and help prevent costly damage.
• Proven results highlighted on Ashokan's site include detection of hundreds of leaks in a single building, saving significant water volume and associated costs.

Tenant transparency and billing

• Secure online portals where tenants can view their water consumption by day or month.
• Billing based on actual, third-party verified water use, helping reduce disputes and confusion.
• Clear, detailed information to support water conservation and transparency between owners, managers, and tenants.

Analytics and reporting

• Simple visual dashboards, graphs, and charts to help identify usage patterns and savings opportunities.
• Automatic generation of consumption and compliance reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

How AquaSync works

1. Sub-metering – Installation of sub-meters in individual tenant spaces or specific water end-use areas.
2. Wireless data transmission – Battery-powered AWS-AMI-RT transmitters send encrypted readings to the cloud without requiring building Wi‑Fi or hardwiring.
3. Cloud portal access – Management and tenants can access real-time data and reports from smart devices.
4. Instant alerts – The system flags leaks or usage spikes so action can be taken quickly.

Key features

• Automatic meter reading, removing the need for manual readings or estimates.
• Long-life, battery-powered transmitters (with multi-year design life) for low-maintenance operation.
• Compatibility with most AWWA-approved, AMI-compatible meters, including brands such as Badger, Neptune, Elster, Metron, and Sensus.
• Use of secure cellular networks for data transmission, so no on-site Wi‑Fi is required.
• AI-powered insights to detect anomalies and support conservation efforts.

Benefits for buildings and portfolios

• Typical properties using AquaSync can significantly reduce water waste and associated costs.
• Early leak detection helps avoid water damage and unexpected high bills.
• Transparent, usage-based tenant billing supports full cost recovery and helps minimize billing disputes.
• Scales across portfolios and supports green, efficient buildings, including initiatives such as LEED and local law compliance.

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