Our charges last year 2012/2013

Our charges scheme relates to the period running from 1st April 2012 to 31st March 2013.

Below is a summary of our tariffs that form part of our charges scheme for 2012/2013. Please note charges are shown exclusive of any VAT. Charges are annual unless stated otherwise.

Household charges

1. Unmeasured charges

Water		Sewerage
Standing charge	Charge per £RV	Charge per £RV
£59.00	£0.929	£1.382

If premises are not connected to the public sewer system for surface water drainage, either directly or indirectly, the sewerage charge is £1.059 per £RV (rateable value).

If premises only receive a surface water drainage service, the charge is £0.646 per £RV (rateable value).

2. Measured charges

Water		Sewerage
Standing charge	Volumetric charge per m3	Standing charge	Fixed charge (surface water & highway drainage)	Volumetric charge per m3
£34.00	£1.537	£17.00	£71.00	£1.201

Assumes a 15mm meter has been fitted.

If premises only receive a water service the standing charge will be £50.00.

If premises are not connected to the public sewer system for surface water drainage, either directly or indirectly, the sewerage fixed charge is £34.00. Our surface water drainage section explains more.

3. Assessed charges - household where metering is impracticable

For a household property where a consumer has applied to have a meter fitted free of charge (including altered household premises) but where metering is impracticable, an assessed charge is available, comprising of a fixed annual sum varying according to property type except where only one person lives at the property:

Type of premises	Water	Sewerage	Total
Detached (includes houses, link detached houses and bungalows)	£252.25	£258.54	£510.79
Semi detached (includes houses and semi detached bungalows)	£230.74	£241.73	£472.47
Other household premises (includes flats and terraced houses)	£176.94	£199.69	£376.63
Single person household	£118.54	£154.06	£272.60

If premises are not connected to the public sewer system for surface water drainage, either directly or indirectly, the sewerage charge for each type of premises will be reduced by £37.00.

4. WaterSure - vulnerable groups' tariff
The charge payable for a measured household consumer who has established his eligibility for assistance is based on the average household charge.

	Water	Sewerage	Total
Average household charge	£190.00	£205.00	£395.00

If premises are not connected to the public sewer system for surface water drainage, either directly or indirectly, the sewerage charge for each type of premises will be reduced to £168.00.

• Discount for direct debit payers - An annual discount of £5.00 will be made to consumers who pay by direct debit
• Owners' allowance - An annual allowance of 3.5% is available to owners of premises who, by agreement with us, undertake to pay unmetered charges for one or more tenanted household properties.  To qualify for the allowance, payment must be made by the due date stated on the consumer's account
• Other Water Companies charges - Charges will be different for consumers who live near to the borders of our area and receive water supply or sewerage services from another company
• Enquiries over basis of charge - Household consumers moving into a property within our area can obtain details of the basis of charge for that property by telephoning 0845 746 1100

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