Water rates in Scotland. 1 April 2013 at 12:21PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Water Bills 4 replies 1.2K views

Jules2012

In Scotland, is water rates still part of the Council tax bill?

torbrex

yes, although it is listed seperately on the bill, it is included in the total bill and when calculating the monthly charge.

Jules2012

Thanks, I did look on Edinburgh's council website but couldn't tell.

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

Jules2012 wrote: »

In Scotland, is water rates still part of the Council tax bill?

eh, yes, and no.

The water and waste water charges are based on the Council Tax Band for each house.

The Council Tax Bill includes charges for Water and Sewerage services from Scottish Water, which the Council collects on behalf of Scottish Water.

There was no increase in Council Tax for 2013/14, but there was a 2.8% increase by Scottish Water.

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

Jules2012 wrote: »

Thanks, I did look on Edinburgh's council website but couldn't tell.

have a look here, might help.