Water and sewerage rates for businesses
Sewerage and effluent
You’ll be charged for any ‘foul sewerage’ (such as wastewater from a toilet or kitchen) and drainage from your property. The amount you pay is usually linked to how much water you use.
You’ll also have to pay for any effluent (liquid waste) you produce. Effluent is water contaminated with things like:
- fats, oils and grease
- chemicals
- food waste
The amount your water supplier will charge is usually based on the amount and strength of the effluent before it reaches the sewer.
Sewerage charges can either appear on your water bill or your effluent bill, depending on your supplier.