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Here's the simple version: Your utility company charges you sewer fees based on how much water comes INTO your building. They assume all that water goes OUT through the sewer.
But if you have cooling towers, irrigation, or condensers, a big chunk of that water evaporates into the air—it never reaches the sewer. Yet you're still paying to "dispose" of it. That's like paying to take out trash you never threw away.
Evaporation credits (also called sewer credits) are refunds for these overcharges. We install meters to measure what actually evaporates, document it for your utility, and get you credited—typically 20-40% off your monthly sewer bill. The credits recur every month, year after year.
We currently work with almost 200 water utilities in 36 states to secure sewer credits for commercial clients who operate:
Send us a copy of your most recent water and sewer bill and we'll evaluate your eligibility.
Most businesses see 20-40% reduction in monthly sewer charges. For context: one national retailer with fewer than 100 locations saves over $1 million per year. Collectively, our clients save $5+ million annually.
What makes this even better? The savings are perpetual. Once set up, credits continue month after month, year after year—and they also serve as a hedge against future sewer rate increases.
If your current sewer bill is $10,000/month and 30% of your water evaporates, you could save $3,000/month = $36,000/year—and that's conservative.
Yes! Sub-metering cooling towers can qualify for up to 2 LEED points.
If your company is pursuing LEED certification, sub-metering can help you qualify while also reducing your operating costs—a win-win for sustainability and your bottom line.
Continuous water metering with data logging for cooling towers can earn 1-2 LEED points for existing buildings.
Equipment costs are relatively low, and most clients see ROI within 10 to 24 months.
The most significant advantage is the perpetual nature of sewer credits—if appropriately managed, credits recur year after year, providing ongoing savings long after the initial investment is recovered.
Most utilities require 1-3 sub-meters to qualify for credits (two being the most common configuration). We install utility-grade water meters with encoded registers and cellular transmitters for remote monitoring.
No network cables or complex infrastructure needed—our cellular technology provides accurate, reliable data transmission without modifications to your existing systems.
Our monitoring system captures readings via cellular transmitters and sends them to our team for review. We provide 24/7 remote monitoring of your cooling towers nationwide.
When unusual volume readings occur, we immediately notify you via email or phone so you can dispatch technicians for inspection. Common issues we catch include:
Our team is ready to help you understand how evaporation credits can work for your business.
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