Is surface water drainage charge included in water bill?
If rainwater drains from your property into a public sewer, you will be charged for surface water drainage through your sewerage bill. If rainwater does not drain from your property into a public sewer, because you have a soakaway or similar, you may be entitled to a surface water drainage rebate.
Why is my Anglian water bill so high?
Maybe you’ve had a water softener fitted or the existing system isn’t working properly, or your toilet overflow runs continually. Faulty fittings can waste water and increase your usage. If it’s not something inside your home, you may want to consider other options.
How do I know if I’m connected to surface water drainage?
If you’ve got guttering and downpipes from your roof, or if you have any gulleys or channel drainage systems installed. Both should tell you that you have surface water drainage. Additionally, you may be able to see a faint dip in your lawn leading from your house to a slightly sunken area on your lawn.
Who is responsible for surface water drainage UK?
Section 299 of the Highways Act gives the highway authority the right for surface water drains to discharge into “any inland waters, whether natural or artificial, or any tidal water”. These will include watercourses, which may be privately owned and so the responsibility of the riparian owner.
Should I be charged for surface water?
You should only be charged for surface water drainage for areas which, directly or indirectly, drain into public sewers.
What is classed as surface water?
Surface water is rainwater which runs off roofs and paved areas and also includes water that drains to the public sewer from activities such as car washing.
Why do I pay for rainwater removal?
Part of your water bill pays for us to take away the rainwater that falls onto your home – including your roof, your driveway, your path – and also the public highway. You’ll find this charge itemised on your bill, under the heading ‘Rainwater removal’.
How do you deal with surface water?
Patios help to drain water away from the walls of your home and, importantly, away from the foundations. Gravel or stone patios can help to absorb surface water and allow it to drain away naturally, while plants and soil around the patio can help to absorb the draining water too.
Who is responsible for surface water from the road?
Thames Water
The surface water public sewage system itself is the responsibility of Thames Water. We undertake a cyclic clean of all our highway drainage assets including roadside gullies.
How much does Anglian Water charge for a meter?
Its water company has a fixed charge of £200 for a 40mm water meter, and charges £0.8/m 3. The standing charge usually depends on the size of your water meter. The volumetric rate for metered non-households is usually the same as the volumetric rate for metered households. However, Anglian Water has separate charges for its non-household customers.
When does the new Anglian Water schedule come into effect?
It may also apply to certain non-primary charges for services supplied direct. (1.2) This Schedule shall come into effect on 1 April 2020 and shall remain in force until revoked, amended or modified by Anglian Water.
How are water companies charged for stand by supplies?
Generally water companies charge for stand-by supplies as follows: 1 a volume-related charge (pence per m 3 ), that applies to the volume of water reserved by customers over the whole year… 2 a specific reserved capacity charge (£ per mega litre per day), based on your maximum daily demand More
How are water charges based on the value of your home?
If you don’t have a water meter, your charges are based on the Rateable Value (RV) of your home. This value was set back in March 1990 and is based on differing factors including: the size of your home, the number of rooms and your local amenities. Although RV’s are no longer set by councils, we still have to base our charges on the 1990 values.