quikwaters.com

Quikwater is a utility billing software product from TAK Technology Inc., aimed at small and medium-sized rural and municipal utilities. It handles water charges along with sewer, refuse, and other user-defined charges, and the site offers a free demo, quote requests, pricing information, and support resources.

Who runs it

Quikwater is the product; TAK Technology is the parent company behind it. According to the site, TAK Technology was founded in 1983 and is a New Mexico corporation that specializes in software and computer systems, with an emphasis on specialized software modules, system integration, and training. The company describes its approach as "utility billing service with a personal touch" and says it works with partner vendors to address water utility needs.

Who it's for

The site states the system is designed for small to medium-sized rural and municipal utilities. That framing matters if you're evaluating it: the pitch is not enterprise-scale billing for a large metro, but a system sized for smaller utilities that still need to bill more than just water.

What it does

The feature set is grouped into three areas on the site:

Billing

• Flexible rate structure and modifiable bill formats
• Online bill pay and email billing
• Transaction rollback capability
• Print mailing labels and demand letters

Accounting

• Adaptable, user-friendly software
• Automatic month-end close-out
• Historical billing and account history reports
• Deposits, cash transactions, and adjustment reports

Meter reading

• Support for radio-read and electronic meters across a long list of vendors, including Sensus, Neptune, Badger, Itron, Kamstrup, Zenner, and others
• An iPad interface for manual readings, so utilities without electronic meters can avoid typing in readings by hand each month

The site also notes three versions of the product to meet different needs, though the page evidence doesn't break down what distinguishes each version.

How to evaluate it

If you're considering Quikwater, the site provides a few concrete entry points:

1. Request a quote — there's a form asking for name, phone, and email, plus a checkbox consenting to non-marketing text messages about a free demo or quote. A phone number is also listed: 1-800-240-7113.
2. Get a free demo — offered alongside the quote request.
3. Check the pricing page — the site has a dedicated Pricing link, so current pricing should be confirmed there rather than assumed.
4. Review support and FAQs — the navigation includes Support, Contact, and FAQs sections.

One practical caveat: the quote form's consent checkbox is specifically about non-marketing texts regarding a demo or quote, so read it before submitting if you have concerns about contact preferences.

What to verify before deciding

The site doesn't publish per-version feature breakdowns or pricing figures in the material available here, so if those details matter to your decision, they're worth confirming directly through the pricing page or a quote request. The meter-reading compatibility list is long, but you'd want to confirm your specific meter model and reading method are supported before committing.

Quikwater supports both radio-read meter systems and manual meter reading. According to the product page, the utility billing software integrates with a list of radio-read systems including Sensus, Neptune, Badger, Itron, and others, and it also provides an iPad interface for utilities that do not have electronic meters. That means a small or mid-sized rural or municipal utility can use Quikwater whether its meters transmit readings electronically or are still read by hand.

Radio-read systems listed as supported

The Quikwater site lists the following radio-read and meter-reading systems:

• Sensus
• Neptune
• EZRoute
• Boson
• VersaProbe
• Neptune Equinox II – IV (Neptune 360)
• Badger Connect/Orion
• Hersey EZ Reader
• American Water Co.
• Itron MV-RS
• Badger Beacon
• Tesla RG3 Meters
• Kamstrup
• Zenner

If your utility uses one of these systems, the site indicates Quikwater can work with it. If your meter brand or reading system is not on this list, the page does not state whether integration is possible, so confirm with Quikwater before assuming compatibility.

Manual meter reading through an iPad interface

For utilities without electronic meters, Quikwater offers an iPad interface for manual readings. The stated purpose is to avoid manually typing in every meter reading each month. Instead of writing readings on paper and re-entering them into the billing system, a reader can enter them on an iPad and move the data into Quikwater.

This matters most for small utilities where staff time is limited and transcription errors are a real cost. The page describes the interface as easy to use, efficient, and effective, but it does not detail the exact data flow, offline behavior, or how readings sync to the billing system. Those are questions to raise in a demo.

What to verify before deciding

Because the supported-system list is specific, check these points against your own operation:

1. Your meter or reading system model. Match it to the list above. A brand match may not guarantee a specific model works, so confirm the exact model.
2. Your current reading workflow. If you read manually, ask how the iPad interface handles route sheets, re-reads, and uploads.
3. Your billing charges. Quikwater handles water, sewer, refuse, and user-defined charges, so confirm all your charge types are covered.
4. Your version and pricing. The site mentions three versions and a pricing page, but the provided material does not include prices or plan limits. Request a quote for your utility size.

How to check compatibility

• Call 1-800-240-7113 or request a quote through the site.
• Ask for a free demo and bring your meter model and reading system name.
• If you read manually, ask to see the iPad interface in the demo.
• Confirm whether your version includes the radio-read integrations you need.

The main takeaway: Quikwater covers both paths — radio-read integration for the listed systems and an iPad interface for manual reading — but the supported list is the deciding factor. Verify your exact equipment before committing.

Quikwater does not publish prices on its site. To evaluate cost and see the software, use two paths the vendor provides: the Pricing page at quikwaters.com/pricing and a quote or free-demo request through the site's contact form or by calling 1-800-240-7113. This fits small to medium sized rural and municipal utilities that bill water, sewer, refuse, and user-defined charges and want a guided walkthrough before committing.

What you can learn before contacting sales

The public site gives you enough to frame a useful first conversation:

• Product scope: Quikwater is utility billing software from TAK Technology (founded 1983, a New Mexico corporation and Quikwater's parent). It handles water charges plus sewer, refuse, and user-defined charges.
• Version structure: The site states there are 3 versions to meet your need, so version fit is a legitimate question for the quote request.
• Billing features: Flexible rate structure, modifiable bill formats, online bill pay, email billing, transaction rollback, and printing of mailing labels and demand letters.
• Accounting features: Automatic month-end close-out, historical billing and account history reports, and deposit, cash transaction, and adjustment reports.
• Meter reading support: Radio-read integration listed for Sensus, Neptune, EZRoute, Boson, VersaProbe, Neptune Equinox II–IV (Neptune 360), Badger Connect/Orion, Hersey EZ Reader, American Water Co., Itron MV-RS, Badger Beacon, Tesla RG3 Meters, Kamstrup, and Zenner. For utilities without electronic meters, an iPad interface supports manual readings so staff don't retype them each month.

Steps to get pricing and a demo

1. Check the Pricing page first. Go to quikwaters.com/pricing. If the page lists tiers or feature comparisons, note which of the 3 versions matches your utility size and charge types.
2. Prepare your utility profile. Before requesting a quote, write down: number of accounts, charge types (water, sewer, refuse, other), whether you use radio-read meters or manual reading, and which accounting reports you need. This lets the vendor quote against the right version.
3. Submit the quote or demo request. The site's form asks for full name, phone, and email, and includes a consent checkbox for non-marketing text messages about a free demo or quote. Expect follow-up by phone, text, or email rather than instant online pricing.
4. Or call directly. The listed number is 1-800-240-7113 if you prefer to talk through version fit and pricing without filling out the form.
5. Use the demo to test your own scenarios. Ask to see a bill generated from your rate structure, a month-end close-out, and a meter read import from your specific meter brand (or the iPad manual-reading path).

What to verify during the demo

• Which of the 3 versions covers your charge types and account volume.
• Whether your meter hardware appears in the supported radio-read list, or whether the iPad interface is the right fit.
• How online bill pay and email billing would work for your customers.
• What the quote includes beyond software — the site references partners and system integration, so clarify scope.

Common sticking points

• No public price list: budget approval may require a quote cycle, so start early.
• Form consent: the demo/quote form includes an SMS consent checkbox; read it before submitting if text contact is a concern.
• Version ambiguity: with 3 versions and no published comparison, ask explicitly which one the quote is based on.

For a small or mid-sized utility that wants a personal-touch billing vendor and needs to confirm cost before purchase, the practical sequence is: review the Pricing page, gather your account and meter details, then request a quote or free demo by form or phone.

Quikwater bills water, sewer, and refuse charges, plus any additional fee types you define yourself. It is built for small to medium sized rural and municipal utilities, so it fits an organization that needs one system to handle several charge categories on the same customer bill rather than separate tools for each service.

The charge types Quikwater handles

The system is described as handling water charges as its core function, with sewer and refuse included as standard billing categories. Beyond those, it supports user-defined charges, which means you can add fee types that are specific to your utility without waiting for a software change.

What "user-defined charges" means in practice

A user-defined charge is a fee line you configure yourself. If your utility bills for something outside water, sewer, and refuse — a recurring service fee, a special assessment, or another charge your customers see — you add it as a defined charge type instead of tracking it outside the billing system. The practical effect is that one bill can carry multiple charge categories for the same account.

Rate and bill format flexibility

Quikwater supports flexible rate structures and modifiable bill formats. Flexible rates matter when different customer classes or usage tiers are billed differently, and modifiable formats matter when you need the printed or emailed bill to match how your utility presents charges. Both are listed as billing features rather than add-ons.

Related billing capabilities

The billing side also includes online bill pay and email billing, transaction rollback capability, and printing of mailing labels and demand letters. On the accounting side, the system provides automatic month end close out, historical billing and account history reports, and deposits, cash transactions, and adjustment reports. These matter if your question is not just what you can bill, but how you collect and reconcile it.

Meter reading options that feed billing

If your charges are based on meter reads, Quikwater lists radio read support for Sensus, Neptune, EZRoute, Boson, VersaProbe, Neptune Equinox II–IV (Neptune 360), Badger Connect/Orion, Hersey EZ Reader, American Water Co., Itron MV-RS, Badger Beacon, Tesla RG3 Meters, Kamstrup, and Zenner. For utilities without electronic meters, an iPad interface is available for manual readings, so you can enter reads without typing them all in by hand each month.

How to confirm it covers your specific charges

Because user-defined charges are configurable rather than a fixed list, the reliable way to check coverage is to request a quote or a free demo and bring your actual charge types with you. Quikwater is offered by TAK Technology, founded in 1983 and a New Mexico corporation, and the site lists three versions to meet different needs. Pricing is not published on the page evidence provided, so confirm cost and version fit directly rather than assuming a tier.

Quikwater is a utility billing software system from TAK Technology designed for small to medium sized rural and municipal utilities. Its accounting and billing management features cover the full billing cycle: flexible rate structures, modifiable bill formats, online bill pay, email billing, automatic month-end close-out, historical billing and account history reports, deposits, cash transactions and adjustment reports, transaction rollback capability, and the ability to print mailing labels and demand letters. These features are aimed at utilities that need to run monthly billing and accounting without a large back-office staff.

Billing features

Quikwater's billing side handles both the charges themselves and how bills reach customers.

• Flexible rate structure — rates can be configured to match the utility's own pricing model rather than a fixed template.
• Modifiable bill formats — the layout and content of customer bills can be adjusted.
• Online bill pay and email billing — customers can pay online, and bills can be delivered by email.
• Mailing labels and demand letters — the system can print labels for mailed bills and generate demand letters for overdue accounts.
• Multiple charge types — beyond water charges, the system handles sewer, refuse, and user-defined charges, so a single bill can combine several utility services.

Accounting and account management features

The accounting side is built around month-end processing and record keeping.

• Automatic month-end close-out — the system closes out the month automatically, reducing manual period-end work.
• Historical billing and account history reports — past bills and account activity can be reviewed per account.
• Deposits, cash transactions and adjustment reports — deposits, cash handling, and adjustments are tracked and reportable.
• Transaction rollback capability — transactions can be rolled back, which is useful when an entry is posted in error and needs to be reversed rather than corrected with a new entry.

Meter reading and data collection

Billing accuracy depends on getting readings into the system. Quikwater supports a long list of radio-read and meter technologies, including Sensus, Neptune (EZRoute, VersaProbe, Equinox II–IV / Neptune 360), Badger (Connect/Orion, Beacon), Hersey EZ Reader, American Water Co., Itron MV-RS, Tesla RG3 Meters, Kamstrup, and Zenner.

For utilities without electronic meters, there is an iPad interface for manual readings, which avoids typing every meter reading by hand each month.

Who these features fit

Quikwater is positioned for small to medium sized rural and municipal utilities, and the feature set reflects that: automated month-end close-out and report generation reduce recurring manual work, while rollback and adjustment reporting give staff a way to fix mistakes without disrupting the ledger. The company behind it, TAK Technology, was founded in 1983 and is a New Mexico corporation.

If your utility bills water alongside sewer, refuse, or other charges, and you want online payment and email delivery plus automated month-end accounting, Quikwater's feature list covers those needs. If you need to confirm exact pricing, version differences, or implementation requirements, the site's Pricing page and quote request form are the places to check, since those details are not specified in the available material.