Unmetered water supply charges

If you don’t have a water meter, your water charges are based on the rateable value of your property.

Unmetered charges

Most customers now have water meters, but some are unmetered. In some properties, it’s not physically possible to install a meter.

Without a meter, we can’t tell how much water you’re actually using. So that part of your bill is based on a set amount per £ of your rateable value. Full details are set out in our charges. [PDF 407KB]

Rateable values

We work out your bill based on the rateable value of your property as it was on 31 March 2000. If your property was built between 31 March 2000 and 31 March 2005 we’ll use the 2005 valuation. If it was built since then we will use the current rateable value given by the Scottish Assessors Association.

Your bill includes a fixed charge and a volume-related charge. The volume element is worked out on a set rate per £ of your rateable value.

These are the current charges (for 2012/13)

Meter size Water Waste Water
Fixed charge £156.16 £174.34
Volumetric charge (per £ of RV) £0.03000 £0.04976

 

What you can do

If you don’t think your rateable value charges reflect your actual usage, you can apply for a reassessment.
 

Your charges in full

Water charges change each year – see full details of our current charges here.

The benefits of a meter

Having a meter installed allows you to monitor your water use. It means you only get charged for what you use. You can use our form to apply for a meter.

Save on your bills

Cut your bills by taking advantage of our discounts and offers.