1.Water supply.
This is the amount of cubic metres of water you have used, based on the meter reading, multiplied by the price your water company charges per metre for clean water. (Some companies charge a minimum fee if you have a non standard meter).
2.Used water.
This is the amount of cubic metres of water based on the meter reading, multiplied by the price your water company charges per metre for used water. Most water companies presume what goes in must come out minus a small percentage for evaporation from cooking, baths, washing up, etc. If you have a septic tank or soak away and are not connected to the main sewerage system you may not need to pay for used water.
3.Measured drainage.
This is a charge for removing rain water from your property; it is either based on the rateable value of your property if it has one, or the surface area of your property in square metres. If you have a septic tank or soak away and are not connected to the main sewerage system you may not need to pay for measured drainage.
4.Water standing charge.
This is a charge for the maintenance of the pipe work leading from the main water system to your meter, for reading your meter and for water treatment to ensure fresh, clean water is supplied to your property.
5.Used water standing charge.
This is a charge for the removal and treatment of water from your property and maintenance of the pipe work leading from your property to the main sewerage system.
6.Balance brought forward.
This is any outstanding amount carried forward from your last bill, for any shortfall in payments made that has not been covered by any payment plan you have had.
7.Payments and/or adjustments made since your last bill.
This is any payments you have made on your account since your last bill or any credits or amendments made.
8.Total Payable.
This is the total amount payable for your current bill after all amendments, or what you need to have a payment plan setup to cover.
9.Meter Number.
This is the serial number of your water meter. This is particularly useful if your meter is one of several located at the property, as in a block of flats for example.
10.Latest Meter Reading.
This is the current meter reading that you are being billed up to. If this reading has an (E) after it, this shows that it is an estimated reading. You have the option to telephone your supplier with an actual reading if you prefer.
11.Previous Meter Reading.
This is the meter reading which you were billed to on your last bill. Your current bill will be based on the amount of cubic metres you have used, which is shown as the difference between your last and your present meter readings.
12.Volume In Cubic Meters.
This is the amount of units of water you have used. It is calculated by subtracting your previous reading from your latest reading.
13.Pence Per Cubic Meter.
This is the amount that your water company charges for each service. Both Water supply and used water will have a separate pence per cubic meter value.
Measured drainage
So what is Measured drainage?
Simply put, it is any water that drains from the surfaces of your property into the local sewer, for example rain water.
If you can show that no surface water from your property drains into the public sewer (either directly or indirectly) you should be able to pay a lower charge.
The way that water companies check this is to pour coloured water into the drains on your property and see if it travels to the public sewer.
If you believe that your rainwater drains are not connected to the sewer system contact your water supplier and advise them.