Open-water.org.uk Website Review

with the recent changes to the water market, which came in to effect on 1 april 2017, most businesses. eligible businesses, charities and public sector customers are no longer restricted to buying retail water services from their regional water company. instead, they are now free to choose their water retailer. can choose to have one retailer for your water supply and another for wastewater services, or just have one for both. you can talk to the retailers to see which will offer your business the best deal when it comes to: you might also want to talk to your current water and wastewater retailer(s) to see what they can offer. if you’re unsure who your current water retailer is, our guide to retailers and wholesalers in the open water market by having the freedom to choose, your business could save water, spend less and get other benefits.. large organisations have been able to choose who they pay for their retail water services for some time. now, most small businesses who. pay a water bill for premises in england also have the freedom to choose. the open water market also offers other new opportunities for business. larger organisations with multiple sites may decide the market also allows companies to become licensed suppliers of water and wastewater retail services to other businesses. this means. the water retail market is open to businesses, charities and public sector organisations with premises that qualify. these ‘non-household’ customers are likely to be eligible if their premises are: licensed retailers now buy wholesale water services – the physical supply of water and the removal of wastewater – from the regional water companies, who continue to supply your water, treat your wastewater and maintain the water and wastewater pipe networks. the retailers package these water services with other services and compete for customers. customers are free to choose their retailer by looking at who has the best deal for them. opening up the retail water market has brought benefits for businesses and other non-household customers.