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View moreIf you receive sewerage services from us and all the rainwater drainage from your property does not return to our sewer, you could be entitled to an allowance of £26.
The cost of removing and treating the rainwater that lands on your roof or hard-paved areas is included in the sewerage charges you pay.
We don’t think customers should pay this charge if they can prove the rainwater that lands on their property does not return to our sewer.
Check your bill to see if you receive sewerage services from us. If you don't please contact the relevant company.
If you receive sewerage services from us, check whether you are already receiving an allowance.
This will show on your bill as Standing Charge with Rainwater Allowance if your property is metered.
If your property is unmetered, it will show as Reduced - Rainwater Drainage Allowance.
You can apply if you are receiving sewerage services from us and you are not already receiving an allowance.
To claim, you must prove all rainfall:
Your claim will be unsuccessful if:
Complete our online form to apply for a rainwater drainage allowance.
If you are entitled to the allowance it will be backdated by six years* or to the date you became responsible for charges for the property* or to the date the property was disconnected from the company sewer system for surface water*.
*whichever is the most recent