Case number
OFW0015692
Summary of case
We are investigating a complaint we received about the charge levied by Severn Trent for making new water supply connections to a residential premises. We will determine whether the expenses incurred in making the connections under Section 45 of the Water Industry Act 1991 were reasonable.
Date opened
5 December 2014
Relevant powers
Section 45 of the Water Industry Act 1991
Relevant Ofwat guidance
- Charging for new connections – a discussion paper (November 2013)<
- Comparative Study: Cost of new water supply connections work (Section 45 Water Industry Act 1991)
- Independent review of section 45 administration fee and overhead costs on behalf of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) – summary (April 2014)
Current status
We opened the case after carrying out an initial assessment. We have written to the company and complainant to tell them the case has been opened and requested more information.
Process
- We will consider the information provided by the company and the complainant.
- We will make a draft decision (‘draft determination’) on the case. We estimate we will do this in February 2015.
- We will consult the company and complainant on our draft determination.
- We will consider the views the company and complainant
- We will make our final decision (‘final determination’) on the case. We estimate we will do this in April 2015.
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