Business Water Supply & Rates
If your business is located in the South West of England and receives water services from South West Water, it’s important to understand how your business water supply is charged, how the non-household water market works, and how you could benefit from switching supplier.
South West Water provides water and wastewater services to around 1.8 million people across Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Dorset and Somerset. If your business operates within this region, you fall under the South West Water wholesale area. This means your water supply and charges are set by South West Water, but as a non-household customer, you can access the open business water market to compare tariffs and find a more cost-effective supplier.
South West Water sets wholesale charges for non-household (business) water, wastewater and trade effluent services. These rates form the basis of your business water bills.
Your costs depend on several factors, including how much water you use, whether your business discharges wastewater or trade effluent, the size of your meter, and if surface or highway drainage applies.
Because these factors vary, it’s important to review your business water tariff regularly to ensure you’re getting the most cost-effective deal.
Since the non-household water market opened, business customers in the South West now have choice of retailer for water supply. By working with an independent advisor you can:
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It covers Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.
Yes. By comparing business water tariffs and suppliers in the market, many companies achieve significant savings, depending on their current tariff, usage and contract terms.
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Wholesale water and sewerage charges are reviewed annually (typically taking effect in April each year) so it is prudent for businesses to review their water supply arrangements at least once a year.
Any non-household business premises (offices, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, schools, public sector) within the South West Water wholesale region may choose a licensed water retailer and look at switching.
If you operate across several locations, switching to a single national business water supplier can simplify billing, improve efficiency, and make it easier to monitor water usage across all sites.
With the potential for to save up to 40% off your business water bill, there’s no reason to delay. Tariff.com will give you the expert guidance your business.
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