[jasonl]

Am I correct in saying that the sewage bill is in direct proportion to the water bill? eg the more water you use , the more you get charged for  sewage?

If this is so, does it mean that if I say I use water as a carpet cleaner ,taken away from the home that I can lower the sewerage bill?

Also if the above is true , the water company wont try and claim it is a commercial premises and try and charge a higher rate?

[TomCrowther]

I think you have to get another meter fitted outside. That way the water co can see how much is used "normally" i.e. showers/toilets all the usual household stuff and the other one outside is for your business.

Then you don't pay the sewage charge on the outside meter.

[Richy L]

call the water board, they'll want to know how many cubic litres of water you use per month for your business.

[Dave Willis]

You'll get charged for whatever water you use then if you can prove how much is for the business they may give you a percentage off your sewerage bill. About £20 if you are lucky.

[andyM]

Im on a water meter and sewerage costs are charged a 90% of water used   
eg. £100 water usage + £90 sewerage charge= £190

[magic1]

 i use 2400 litres of pure water a week. this cost us £20 a week. you pay more for sewage than the water you use.

[Paul Coleman]

Just for RO alone that isn't sited at home, I have recently been paying about £29 a month (including waste).  It's not possible to get a discount for me because I am charged by a landlord rather than the water company.  He is very good though and charges it on at cost price though I do have to pay sewerage even on the water that isn't discharged down the drain.

For those who have an RO at home who have an all-in bill, I did wonder if you could get a discount because you drink some of it.  Could always say you pee it out behind a tree.

[alanwilson]

I thought water was around £1 per 1000ltrs, how come you are paying so much, even if sewerage costs the same.

[Paul Coleman]

I thought water was around £1 per 1000ltrs, how come you are paying so much, even if sewerage costs the same.

I'm paying just short of £1.70 per 1,000ltrs (including drainage).  Without the drainage it would be just over £1.
I think there is sometimes confusion because, depending what area you are in, sometimes the water supply comes from one company and the drainage from another.

[Dave Willis]

£1.70 per 1000 for me too but don't forget the rejection on your ro too, add that to your normal household usage and my bill comes close to £100 a month.

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

£1.70 per 1000 for me too but don't forget the rejection on your ro too, add that to your normal household usage and my bill comes close to £100 a month.

Move to scotland mate, soft water & no water meters!

Oh, & no shortage of it either!

[Paul Coleman]

£1.70 per 1000 for me too but don't forget the rejection on your ro too, add that to your normal household usage and my bill comes close to £100 a month.

Move to scotland mate, soft water & no water meters!

Oh, & no shortage of it either!

You forgot to mention the customers that only pay £2 a house