Andy Burns wrote:
wrote:
I have heard it suggested that if you get four monster water holders
and divert rainwater into them (and do nothing else), then your water
co will let you off your sewerage charges.
sewerage charges no, surface water charges, possibly, e.g for Severn
Trent https://www.s****er.co.uk/my-account/our-charges
"What is the surface water drainage charge?
These charges are levied for the removal and treatment of surface water
or rainwater from your property.
Charges are based either on the rateable value of the property or based
on property type, for example terraced, semi-detached or detached. If
your charges are currently based on rateable value you can opt to be
billed based on property type. If no surface water drains from your
property or its surrounding area either directly or indirectly to the
public sewer, you can claim exemption from this charge."
If you have soak-aways you can get the surface water element removed.
It may also be worth considering a meter, assuming you dont already have
one. Weve had one near on 20 years and have saved a fortune. Even when
there were 5 of us at home (3 children have their own places now) were were
saving money, with just 2 of us, the saving is much more, compared to the
fixed bill based on rateable value.