Our charges scheme relates to the period running from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011. It shows the charges to be paid for services provided by United Utilities.
Below is a summary of our tariffs that forms part of our charges scheme for 2010-2011. 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 |
|
£53.00 |
£0.821 |
£1.250 |
If premises are not connected to the public sewer system for surface water drainage, either directly or indirectly, the sewerage charge is £0.959 per £RV (rateable value).
If premises only receive a surface water drainage service, the charge is £0.583 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 |
|
£30.00 |
£1.374 |
£15.00 |
£64.00 |
£1.084 |
Assumes a 15mm meter has been fitted.
If premises only receive a water service the standing charge will be £44.00.
If premises are not connected to the public sewer system for surface water drainage, either directly or indirectly, the sewerage fixed charge is £31.00.
3. Assessed charges - household where metering is impracticable
For a household property where a customer has applied to have a meter fitted free of charge 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) |
£225.11 |
£232.93 |
£458.04 |
|
Semi detached (includes houses and semi detached bungalows) |
£205.87 |
£217.75 |
£423.62 |
|
Other household premises (includes flats and terraced houses) |
£157.78 |
£179.81 |
£337.59 |
|
Single person household tariff |
£105.57 |
£138.62 |
£244.19 |
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 premise will be reduced by £33.00.
4. Altered household premises - assessed charges
For household premises that have been altered but where a meter has not been installed, an assessed charge is available, comprising of a fixed annual sum varying according to the type of premises or if only one person lives at the property:
| Type of premises |
Water |
Sewerage |
Total |
| Detached house (includes houses, link detached houses and bungalows) |
£225.11 |
£232.93 |
£458.04 |
|
Semi-detached house (includes houses and semi detached bungalows) |
£205.87 |
£217.75 |
£423.62 |
|
Other household premises (includes flats and terraced houses) |
£157.78 |
£179.81 |
£337.59 |
|
Single person household tariff |
£105.57 |
£138.62 |
£244.19 |
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 premise will be reduced by £33.00
5. WaterSure - vulnerable groups' tariff
For a measured household consumer who has established his entitlement for assistance, the charge payable is based on the average household charge.
| |
Water |
Sewerage |
Total |
|
Average household charge |
£171.00 |
£188.00 |
£359.00 |
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 premise will be reduced to £155.00.
- 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 the Company's area and receive water supply or sewerage services from another company
- Enquiries over basis of charge - Household customers moving into a property within our area can obtain details of the basis of charge for that property by telephoning 0845 746 1100