The Scheme
This optional scheme provides reduced tariffs for high users of potable water. Potential savings depend on the number of meters on a specific site and the amount of water used. If you plan to use over 20,000 m3 of water in the year starting 1st April 2008, you may save money by joining the scheme.
How the Scheme Works:
The scheme offers four tariff bands, each with different percentage reductions from the standard volumetric charge and different annual fixed charges. You choose the band that is applicable to you, based on the previous year's consumption and forecast consumption for the year ahead.
Bristol Water now offers a more flexible scheme that will allow, in some cases, a change in bands during the year. The scheme still relies on the accurate forecast of usage to ensure maximum savings, but will acknowledge the seasonal changes that may occur in business production.
Benefits for Customers:
You have the option to join the scheme and we think you have everything to gain by joining. The benefits are as follows:
- Savings on the Bristol Water standard tariff.
- Monthly meter reading and billing.
- Flexibility between bands. It is possible to change bands if consumption patterns change but this cannot be backdated.
- The fixed annual charges are based on the band you choose and not calculated on the number of meters, as is the case with standard metered supplies.
- You will have a dedicated BusinessCare Account Manager for all dealings with Bristol Water.
- Monthly consumption graphs, enabling you to keep account of consumption and identifying any problems such as leakage.
From April 1st 2008 to March 31st 2009 Major User Tariff Bands
Band |
Annual Use in Cubic Metres (M3) |
Fixed Annual Charge |
Volume Charge (pence per cubic metre) |
A+ |
Over 500,000 |
£37,800 |
69.94 |
A |
To 500,000 |
£21,276 |
73.25 |
B |
To 250,000 |
£8,856 |
78.22 |
C |
To 100,00 |
£4,698 |
82.37 |
D |
To 50,000 |
£2,975 |
85.80 |
Standard |
Under 15,000 |
£32.40
per meter |
105.44 |
Terms and Conditions of the Scheme:
To apply to join the scheme, return the completed form to Rose-Marie Perrett or Clare Aris, who will be looking after your account if you join. If you would like further information on the Scheme 2005/2006, please ring BusinessCare on 0117 9341165 or 0117 9341166.
- Once the tariff band has been selected, this will be used for the forthcoming charges period, which ends in March 2008, unless other arrangements are made. If you would like to move tariff bands, Please ring BusinessCare on 0117 9341165 or 0117 9341166.
- All meters will be read during the 1st week of each month, producing water bills during the 2nd week of each month.
- Payment of water bills will be made by the 8th of the following month. Bristol Water plc reserves the right to make charges under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (interest) Act 1988 should payment of your account be late.
- Failure to comply with these terms will result in your removal from the scheme and your account placed on the Bristol Water Standard Tariff of 105.44 pence per m3 and fixed standing charge of £32.40 per meter
- Joining and remaining in the scheme is at the absolute discretion of Bristol Water plc.
- If you have chosen to pay your joint water and sewage account by Direct Debit, payment will be requested on or just after the 1st of the month.
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