Northumbrian Water
Explore The Northumbrian Water Market
Power Your Business with Better Water Costs in Northumbria
Operating in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham or parts of North Yorkshire? Northumbrian Water Ltd delivers water and sewerage services across the region. Since 2017, non-household premises here can choose their business water supplier. That means competition and savings are now possible.
In fact, companies in your region could save up to 40% on water bills by switching suppliers through Tariff.com
Your Water Rates and Chargers At Northumbrian Water
At Northumbrian Water, water chargers are split into two parts: sewerage services and water supply. Here are some things to consider when it comes to water rates in Northumbria.
Metered: Your water usage will be based on meter readings and how many cubic metres of water you use.
Unmetered: If your premises doesn’t have a water meter, you’ll pay unmetered charges based on rateable value.
Surface Water Drainage: You’ll need to pay for the rainwater that is drained from your premises. This may be included as part of your sewerage charge.
Why Businesses Are Switching Water Provider?
Rising fixed charges from Northumbrian Water are pushing up bills, even for low-usage businesses. With Ofwat approving up to a 21% increase in household rates by 2029/30, many expect similar rises for commercial customers.
The situation is further complicated by six major suppliers, including Northumbrian Water, appealing Ofwat’s pricing decisions, fuelling uncertainty across the sector. As costs climb and regulatory tensions grow, more businesses are switching to secure better rates and greater billing transparency.
How Tariff.com Helps You Save On Water Bills
At Tariff.com, we help businesses reduce water costs through a combination of expert utility audits, full-market supplier comparisons, and ongoing support. Our team conducts detailed reviews of your usage and billing to identify inefficiencies or potential overcharges.
Since the non-household water market opened in 2017, we’ve been comparing all eligible suppliers, such as Scottish Water Business Stream, Castle Water, Severn Trent, and Thames Water, to find the most competitive rates for our clients. We also develop strategic water management plans tailored to your business, covering everything from metering options to usage optimisation.
Once we’ve identified the best deal, we handle the supplier switch and billing setup, giving your team more time to focus on running the business.
Tariff will scour the business energy market to find deals that work for you.
We’ll organise the whole switching process for you – minimum fuss, maximum results.
You’ll benefit from the massive savings that a new energy deal can bring.
What You Can Expect From Tariff
Tariff.com helps your business take control of water usage. From site surveys to expert advice, we’ll help you save money, cut waste, and manage water more efficiently.
Complete Site Survey
We’ll carry out a survey of your business to determine your water usage, providing the data you need to optimise your water bills.
Future Strategies
We’ll help your business develop a comprehensive strategy to save money and use water more efficiently.
Water Management
Our consultants can make managing your business water easier, monitoring your usage and billing on your behalf.
Expert Advice
Tariff.com can provide the expert advice your business needs to take control of your water usage and bills, ensuring supportive professionals are by your side every step of the way.
Smart Utility Solutions for Northumbrian Businesses
As one of the UK’s leading independent utility consultants, we’re proud to support businesses across Northumbria with trusted, impartial advice to help reduce energy and water costs. From local authorities and schools to manufacturers, offices, and retail spaces, our experts work closely with you to optimise utility usage, secure more competitive rates, and improve overall efficiency. Whether you’re switching suppliers, reviewing your tariffs, or aiming to cut operational costs, we’ll guide you through the process with insight and care, every step of the way.
The team at Tariff has provided Trans4orm Fitness with a fantastic service from start to finish. Following their expert advice, we opted to procure our energy long-term to protect the business from increases in prices, and as such we saved over £16,000 a year! We’re now using 100% Green Electricity too, which is important to be sustainable for our customers.
Our Account Manager Rachael has provided Elite Group with a fantastic service from start to finish. She audited and reviewed our Energy for multiple sites, aligned all of our contracts to one supplier and one end date. Rachael also forward procured our energy before the price increases, and has saved us thousands a year by doing this. I would highly recommend working with them and see how they can help your organisation!
The service we received from the Tariff team was second to none. They understood the requirements of the organisation and offered a professional service. The Tariff team were able to save us money on our energy and this was even more so important for us being a charity returning from the effects of COVID-19. I would use Tariff again!
I rarely give public testimonials, but I’d like to recommend Tariff.com as an outstanding energy consultation service. Aside from recommending Tariff.com as a company, because personal recommendations based on experiences and feedback are the strongest of all, the benefits of using Tariff.com are factual and more welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, since the non-domestic water market opened in 2017, businesses in Northumbria (non-household premises) can choose their retail water supplier. While Northumbrian Water remains the wholesaler supplying the infrastructure, retailers handle billing and customer service.
Wholesale and retail water rates reset every April. In recent examples for Northumbrian Water, prices rose by around 13.6–17% depending on usage volume. While wholesale sewerage billing will reduce to 95% of water volume from April 2025, the unit charge has increased to balance the change.
Businesses that compare and switch suppliers can reduce their annual water bills by 5–10%, sometimes even more. Competition drives suppliers to offer better standing charges, volumetric rates, and account services such as usage monitoring, sustainability support, and consolidated billing for multi-site organisations.
No. Your physical water and sewerage supply remains unchanged. Only the retailer, the company managing your billing and customer support changes. Northumbrian Water continues as your wholesaler responsible for the network infrastructure
If your site has a water meter, charges are based on actual usage in cubic metres. Without a meter, charges are calculated using your property’s rateable value. Some businesses qualify for meter installation if that could reduce costs.
Once you decide to switch, Tariff.com manages the entire process, from contacting your new supplier to handling paperwork. We coordinate onboarding, agree on switch dates, and ensure billing continuity, all without disrupting your water service.
Tariff.com offers detailed water audits to uncover inefficiencies and compare quotes across multiple retailers. If switching is advantageous, we help you move seamlessly to the best tariff. We also help businesses assess metering opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and simplify billing across sites.
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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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