We're delighted to offer Tier 1 of our Water Environmental Incentive Scheme.  If eligible we'll reward a £500 payment to each qualifying plot.  

 

This scheme has been developed in accordance with the Environmental Incentive Common Framework, which was released by Ofwat in December 2024.   You're able to apply for our Water Environmental Incentive Scheme while your project is in progress with us. Your application for this will need to be made separately from your main application, and before your project is complete.   

To qualify for this incentive scheme, your plot(s) must:

 

  • be connected to our water network (after 1 April 2025) 
  • be unoccupied 
  • have all fixtures and fittings, fitted within the property 
  • meet a requirement of 90lpppd or below, as laid out in our charges arrangement document. 

Our scheme is in line with the Common Incentive Framework which is measured through the installation of fixtures & fittings. Scroll through the table below for examples of the fixtures and fittings we'll be assessing in order to confirm the property meets 90lpppd or less through the use of the water calculator. 

 

Building Regulations, Part G, Table 2.2 Common Environmental Incentive
Water fittings Maximum consumption (110 l/p/d) Maximum consumption (equal to or less than)
WC 4/2.6 litres dual flush ≥ 4/2.6 litres dual flush
Shower 8 l/min ≥ 7 l/min
Bath 170 litres ≥ 170 litres
Basin taps 5 l/min ≥ 5 l/min
Sink taps 6 l/min ≥ 6 l/min
Dishwasher 1.25 l/place setting ≥ 1.0 l/place setting
Washing machine 8.17 l/kilogram ≥ 6 l/kilogram

 

For every plot eligible for the discount, we'll offer a payment equivalent the incentive value published in our charging arrangements. In line with the Common Incentive Framework Guidance, a component charge is required to be recovered from every property connected to our network, regardless if these qualify for the incentive payment or not. The component charge is intended to fund our EIS scheme. Incentives and component charges are: 

 

Water Enviromental Incentive -£500 


Environmental Incentive Charge Water £100 


In order to apply for this discount, follow these simple steps: 


Step 1:  Check your eligibility on the Water Calculator 
Step 2:  Supply us with the details of your fixtures and fittings on this form. 
Step 3:  Our team will review and assess your eligibility 
Step 4:  If it's looking like the plot(s) meet the criteria, we'll schedule one of our Development Services Technicians to visit your project and complete an audit  
Step 5:  If the plot(s) passes the audit, this will be passed to our Income Team to schedule you a payment of the incentive amount.  If the plot(s) fails the audit, you're able to make a payment of £84 (per plot) for us to come back out and reassess once amendments have been made. This will take you back to step 4. 

 

Need help or further information with your water application?

 

Email the team

 

Call: 03456 066 087 (08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday)