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Watersure
This is a scheme that sets limits on water bills for some customers who are on a low income, if a number of criteria can be met.
- 1. You are on a water meter; and
- 2. You or someone else in the household are receiving benefit or tax credits; and either
- 3a. There are three or more children under 19 and in full-time education living in your household; or
- 3b. Someone in your household has a medical condition that means they have to use extra water.
Use the simple table below to see if it is worthwhile you completing the application form.
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| Is it worthwhile you completing the application form? | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Applicable Benefits | Applicable Medical Conditions |
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| Income Support | Desquamation (flaky skin disease) |
| Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance | Weeping skin disease (eczema, psoriasis, varicose ulceration) |
| Income-based Job Seeker's Allowance | Incontinence |
| Housing Benefit | Abdominal stoma |
| Council Tax Benefit | Crohn's disease |
| Pension Credit | Ulcerative colitis |
| Working tax credit | Renal failure requiring home dialysis (except where the health authority contributes to the cost of the dialysis) |
| Child tax credit (other than just the family element) | Another medical condition which requires the use of significant additional water and can be supported with a doctor's certificate |
- Where can I find more information, or apply to WaterSure?
- For more information, or to apply - download the application form on the right. If you prefer, you may request an application form to be sent to you (along with a prepaid envelope) by calling a member of our team on 0845 60 70 456. Alternatively, fill in the online 'Application form request' form on the right and your request will be emailed to us.
If you need help with the form, contact a member of our team on 0845 60 70 456
If your WaterSure application is successful, we will ensure that your annual water service charges do not exceed a set amount. For the financial year of 1st April, 2011 to 31st March, 2012, the maximum we will charge you is £277.14. Please note that we will apply the reduction to your account on a pro-rata basis taking into account the month we process your application.
- If my bill is less than the maximum charge, what will I be expected to pay?
- You will only pay for the amount you've used.
- If I'm not currently on a meter, can I apply for WaterSure status?
- You can't apply for WaterSure status until you have had a meter installed. If you wish to apply for a water meter, our metering section tells you how.
- Which benefits qualify me for WaterSure status?
- Please see the list above.
- Which medical conditions are covered?
- Please see the list above.
- If my medical condition is not listed, can I still apply?
- If you can provide confirmation from your GP that your condition requires you to use extra water, then this will be considered on receipt of your application.
Please note: you do not qualify for the scheme if you water your garden with a non-handheld appliance such as a sprinkler or domestic irrigation system, or if you have an auto-fill swimming pool, or a pond with a capacity of over 10,000 litres.
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