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Surface water drainage charges: the current position

Surface Water Drainage

Some water and sewerage companies charge non-domestic customers for surface water drainage services, based on the site area of their premises.

This means that some customers, notably churches, sports clubs and community groups, are seeing increases in their bills.

 What is surface water drainage?What is surface water drainage?
 Why is this the best system of charging?Why is this the best system of charging?
 How does it affect community organisations?How does it affect community organisations?
 Common misconceptionsCommon misconceptions
 What you can do to reduce your chargeWhat you can do to reduce your charge
What is the latest situation with surface water drainage charging and United Utilities? What is the latest situation with surface water drainage charging and United Utilities?

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