Companies are required to pay for their business wastewater on top of their business water supply. This is known as effluent.
Business water suppliers consider four types of collection and treatment services when calculating wastewater charges:
Foul sewage
Surface water drainage
Highway drainage
Trade effluent
The amount you’re charged will depend on factors including the amount and strength of effluent before it reaches the sewer. If you have a water meter, you will be charged at a set rate. If you do not have a water meter, you will be charged a set amount based on the value of your property.
Understanding water and sewerage charges can be a minefield for businesses. At Business Electricity Prices, we can provide the advice you need to ensure you’re on the right water rates for your business.