Recovery of surface water overcharges at Wilberforce College

The College wanted to investigate surface water overcharges.

Challenge Ahead

The college was historically billed for its surface water charges within Band F (15,000-35,000 m2). PEM Ltd. noticed that the college’s area was very close to being below 15,000 m2 and could be re-banded to the lower Band E if it could provide evidence for this, therefore reducing its costs. PEM Ltd. undertook a full site survey, mapping out the surface water drainage infrastructure. This involved lifting manhole covers, performing dye tests and studying site topography. A full application for re-banding was submitted to Yorkshire Water to enable The College to receive lower charges. After much negotiation, the supplier agreed that the site should be within Band E.

Our Solution

The college was historically billed for its surface water charges within Band F (15,000-35,000 m2). PEM Ltd. noticed that the college’s area was very close to being below 15,000 m2 and could be re-banded to the lower Band E if it could provide evidence for this, therefore reducing its costs. PEM Ltd. undertook a full site survey, mapping out the surface water drainage infrastructure. This involved lifting manhole covers, performing dye tests and studying site topography. A full application for re-banding was submitted to Yorkshire Water to enable The College to receive lower charges. After much negotiation, the supplier agreed that the site should be within Band E.

Value Created

Wilberforce College are considering investing the savings on further energy saving measures to reduce their cost base and make them more economically and environmentally sustainable.

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