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Standing Charge - S.E. Water

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I get my metered water bill from South East Water every 6 months. It used to always charge me for water usage for the past 6 months, and a standing charge for the forthcoming 6 months. This has changed with the bill I have just received in that the standing charge is for the next 12 months. It's a bit steep charging 12 months ahead. Are all Water Companies employing this tactic. I presume it's to aid cash flow, or trying to tempt us to change to direct debit?

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  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,058 Forumite
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    Just had mine from Severn Trent and the standing charge is in arrears as is metered water.

    However I pay by DD and it may be different for quarterly payment
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