What Is the Difference Between a Sewer Credit and a Sewer Exemption?
Sewer credits, exemptions, and rate adjustments all reduce your sewer bill differently.
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.
Can I Get a Refund for Past Sewer Overpayments?
Wondering if you can recover money already overpaid in sewer charges? Here is what to expect.
Do Sewer Credits Expire or Need to Be Renewed?
Most sewer credit programs require periodic renewal. Learn what happens when credits expire.
How Do I Apply for Sewer Credits in My City?
The sewer credit application process varies by city, but the core steps are the same.
What Is a Sewer Credit and How Does It Work?
Sewer credits reduce your sewer bill by documenting water that never reaches the sewer system. Learn how they work and how much your building could save.
Is Your Cooling Tower Ready for a Sewer Credit Program?
Use this checklist to determine if your cooling tower is ready for a sewer credit program. Assess equipment, documentation, and utility requirements.
How RPM Water Monitoring Actually Works
RPM installs meters, collects data, handles utility paperwork, and manages your credit program end to end. Here is exactly how it works.
Water Monitoring ROI: Real Numbers
Water monitoring and sewer credit programs deliver measurable ROI. See real savings ranges, payback periods, and how to evaluate the investment.
How Much Water Does a Cooling Tower Waste? Rules of Thumb and Real Numbers
A 500 ton cooling tower can use over 1 million gallons per year. Learn how to calculate your tower’s water consumption and where the water actually goes.
Submetering for Sewer Credits: What You Need to Know
Submetering is the foundation of sewer credit documentation. Learn what meters you need, where they go, and how the data supports your credit application.