Ofwat FAQs - Competition
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05/05/06
How can businesses change their water supplier?
05/05/06
Does the water supply licensing regime apply to wastewater and effluent?
05/05/06
Will the Government reduce the 50 megalitres threshold in the near future?
05/05/06
I supply water to third parties via a private system – do I need to apply for a water supply licence?
05/05/06
If I use more than 50 megalitres of water per annum will I automatically be eligible to switch supplier?
05/05/06
Where can I find out how much water I use?
05/05/06
We are a new business and do not know how much water we will be using – does that exclude me from the new regime?
05/05/06
Will Ofwat regulate new licensees in the same way as the appointed water companies?
05/05/06
Will Ofwat get involved in areas of dispute relating to the new water supply licensing regime?
05/05/06
Will my water quality be affected if I change supplier?
05/05/06
How much money can I save?
05/05/06
How will the Guaranteed Standards Scheme operate under the new WSL regime?
05/05/06
I believe I am eligible – what are my next steps?
05/05/06
I am a business customer but not eligible to change supplier. What action can I take to reduce my water bills?
05/05/06
Will there be more competition in the future?
05/05/06
How many inset appointments have you made?
05/05/06
What is self-lay?
05/05/06
Does Ofwat have any powers for handling disputes and appeals about self-lay and requisitioning?
05/05/06
Where can I find other information?
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