Network Access Code and WSSLs

 This allows new entrants to compete and provide certain water services. There are two types of WSSL:

1. A WSSL with retail authorisations allows a retailer to purchase water and sewerage services from an existing Water Company such as Severn Trent at wholesale prices and sell on to eligible customers. Read about our wholesale charges.

2. A WSSL with wholesale authorisations allows a third party to sell water from its own source to an eligible customer, using the supply system of an existing company (Severn Trent).  A link to our Indicative Combined Access Prices can be found at the bottom of this page.

To facilitate the WSSL process, two key documents have been created in accordance with the Water Act 2003 and in compliance with Ofwat’s guidance:

• Network Access Code - this sets out the arrangements and conditions for introducing water into our water supply network. 
• Compliance code to comply with Licence Condition - this code sets out how we will manage our dealings with competitors to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
  

From 1st April 2017 all non-household customers are eligible to choose which licensed retail company supplies their water services.

Eligibility guidance is published by Ofwat and more information on the new market can be found on the Open Water website.

Visit our NAV page to see details of services available to NAVs.

For further information on competition in water, please contact:

Wholesale Market Unit
Severn Trent Centre
2 St John’s Street,
Coventry
CV1 2LZ

Email: WMU@severntrent.co.uk
Email: NAVenquiries@severntrent.co.uk  (for inset / NAV enquiries only)