What Is a Legionella Water Management Plan?
A Legionella water management plan protects occupants and keeps your cooling tower compliant. See what’s required and how water monitoring supports it.
Author: Mark Mason
Mark Mason writes about commercial water management, sewer credits, and cooling tower operations for RPM Water Equity Solutions. RPM helps commercial buildings stop paying sewer charges on water that never reaches the sewer — recovering credits through submetering, evaporation credit programs, and 24/7 water monitoring, backed by 200+ utility partnerships across 36 states.
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Do Sewer Credits Count Toward LEED Certification?
Sewer credits and LEED water efficiency credits overlap in powerful ways. Learn how your sewer credit program supports LEED certification goals.
How Accurate Do Water Meters Need to Be for Sewer Credits?
Most utilities require meters to be within 2-5% accuracy for sewer credit applications. Learn the standards and how to keep your meters reading true.
Do I Need a Plumber or an Engineer to Install Water Submeters?
Submeter installation usually requires a plumber, but some cities require an engineer’s signoff. Learn who you need and when for your sewer credit project.
How Does Real-Time Water Monitoring Work?
Real-time water monitoring uses smart meters and cloud dashboards to track use minute by minute. See how it works and why it matters for your building.
Cooling Tower Makeup Water: What It Is and How to Meter It
A makeup water meter measures fresh water entering your cooling tower. See where it goes, why it matters, and how it supports a sewer credit application.
Can I Get Sewer Credits for Boiler Water or Just Cooling Towers?
Sewer credits aren’t limited to cooling towers. Learn which boiler water losses qualify and how to document steam and condensate losses for credit applications.
How Evaporation Credit Savings Are Calculated: Sample Scenarios by Facility Size
Sample savings scenarios built from typical utility rates and benchmarks: what evaporation credits can deliver for retail, education and office buildings.
Water Submeter Installation Cost for Commercial Buildings
Water submeter costs range from $500 to $5,000 depending on size and type. Learn what affects the price and why the ROI typically makes it a no-brainer.
What Is BMP 10 and Does My Cooling Tower Need to Comply?
BMP 10 sets best management practices for cooling tower water use. Learn what it requires, how compliance works, and how monitoring helps you stay ahead.