Commercial water intelligence
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Smart Valve’s newsroom separates fresh utility intelligence from durable bill guides and property playbooks. Start with the latest official rate, sewer, stormwater, drought, or rebate signal; move into the guide that explains the bill; then use local rates and actual usage to model the next commercial decision.
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A deliberately small shelf of source-backed changes with a clear commercial bill implication.
KUB’s July 2026 commercial and industrial schedules separate inside/outside service, fixed meter charges, tiered water and wastewater volume, multiple meters, and extra-strength treatment. Classify the account before modeling.
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TMWA’s May 2026 general commercial redesign replaces usage tiers with one $2.45/kgal commodity rate while the fixed customer charge scales with meter capacity. Separate those lines before modeling a Reno–Sparks account.
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Durable decision guides
These guides stay visible because they answer recurring commercial questions, even when the daily headlines change.
A practical decision guide for reducing commercial water and sewer bills: read the bill, separate sewer from water, check leaks and meter issues, model a 20% reduction, and submit bills for a qualified Smart Valve assessment.
The Smart Valve 2026 tariff database tracks 50 U.S. cities. The current combined water and sewer average is $11.53 per CCF, or $15.42 per 1,000 gallons.
Complete guide to reading your commercial water bill. Learn what CCF means, how tiered water rates work, and where hidden charges inflate your bill by 15-30%. Includes CCF-to-gallon conversion tables.
Commercial water bills averaging $3,000-$15,000/month? Air in water lines, sewer multipliers, tier penalties, meter drift, and rate hikes are the 5 most common causes. Includes CCF conversion table and 3-step action plan.
Property playbooks
Water-cost exposure looks different in a hospital, restaurant, laundry, hotel, multifamily property, or car wash.
Hospitals use 100,000-500,000+ gallons/day, spending $150,000-$800,000/year on water and sewer. See average costs by bed count, compliance requirements, and how to save 20-35% without affecting patient care.
Full-service restaurants use 5,800 gallons/day and spend $2,000-$8,000/month on water and sewer. Kitchen warewashing, pre-rinse sprayers, and air in water lines are the top 3 cost drivers. Includes a 58% savings case study.
A 156-unit apartment complex saved $30,000/year on water—with zero resident involvement. Infrastructure-based strategies that boost NOI and property value by $300K+.
Commercial laundries use 1.5-3.5 gal/lb of linen. A mid-size facility processing 5,000 lbs/day faces $34,000-$80,000/year in water and sewer costs. The double-billing effect and how to eliminate it.
Hotels can cut water bills $15,000-$50,000/year using behind-the-scenes infrastructure improvements. No towel reuse signs needed—just smarter technology at the meter.
Commercial car washes use 8-85 gallons per vehicle depending on wash type. At $12.50/kGal national average, a tunnel wash running 200 cars/day faces $18,000-$47,000/year in water costs. Here's how to cut that by 20-35%.
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KUB’s July 2026 commercial and industrial schedules separate inside/outside service, fixed meter charges, tiered water and wastewater volume, multiple meters, and extra-strength treatment. Classify the account before modeling.
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TMWA’s May 2026 general commercial redesign replaces usage tiers with one $2.45/kgal commodity rate while the fixed customer charge scales with meter capacity. Separate those lines before modeling a Reno–Sparks account.
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Coffeyville’s July 2026 schedule sets customer charges by meter and location, includes the first 1,000 gallons, and uses one in-town or out-of-town rate for added volume. First bills can mix old and new rates.
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EBMUD’s July 2026 wastewater schedule separates Commercial and Permit Account paths, category-based treatment, monthly fixed fees, annual lot charges, and local collection costs. Classify the account before modeling.
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Edmond’s July 2026 nonresidential schedule combines meter-size bases, three water bands, and wastewater charges based on a December–February average. Current water and later sewer exposure move on different timelines.
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Rogers’ July 2026 schedule separates inside- and outside-city water and sewer, meter minimums, irrigation and fire lines, and permitted high-strength treatment. Classify the account before modeling.
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Salem’s July 2026 nonresidential rates are $7.11/CCF for water and $13.17/CCF for sewer below the stated 250-CCF threshold. Level 3 separately bans nonessential outdoor water use.
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Savannah’s stormwater charge accrues July 1 and first bills are scheduled to mail September 1. Non-single-family parcels pay $9.50 per ERU per bi-monthly bill before approved credits.
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Fairfax County’s FY2027 commercial sewer bill combines a quarterly meter-size base with a $9.88/kgal service charge based on actual water consumption. Metered bills transition with readings on or after October 1.
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San Antonio City Council delayed and effectively denied the SAWS 27% proposal as-is on June 18. Current 2026 General Class rates remain while SAWS prepares a new proposal.
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Central Iowa Water Works still prohibits commercial and government irrigation. Businesses should confirm the affected meter, local provider, current scope, and next status notice before resuming irrigation.
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JEA’s adopted October tariff separates meter-size basic charges from standard water and sewer volume, with different schedules for irrigation, reclaimed, limited-sewer, and high-strength service.
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