Businesses
Information for Retailers
Access SWIM-Pool Portal
You can login to submit bilateral forms and see updates on your submissions. Please access the SWIM portal using your User ID and password provided by STW.
If you do not have a User ID then please contact your Retail Account Manager.
Access to the Planned/Unplanned Portal
You can login to view live information about planned and unplanned interruptions. Please access the PUP using your
User ID and password provided by STW. If you do not have a User ID then please
contact your Retail Account Manager.
Meter Reading Services
Severn Trent do NOT offer a meter reading service to Retailers. The exception to this is for Non-Market Meters Pending Transfer (see our Wholesale Scheme of Charges PDF for further details)
Retailer Wholesaler Group (RWG) Good Practice
See how we currently align to the RWG good practice guides
Partial alignment
| Alignment | Comments |
|---|---|
| Partial | Type of allowance offered Time Limits How many allowance can be requested |
Partial alignment
| Alignment | Comments |
|---|---|
| Partial | GPG expectation: Wholesaler will verify RTS Allowance, arrange site visits & request further information ST Policy: Are aligned to this – this ensures accurate allowances being applied GPG expectation: RTS allowances granted until circumstances change ST policy: aligned to this expectation GPG expectation: Wholesaler can make periodic reviews of the RTS allowances granted with advanced notice to and in agreement with retailers ST policy: aligned to this expectation |
Full alignment
| Alignment | Comments |
|---|---|
| Full | GPG expectation: Messages sent to retailers to be in a standard format & include SPID details ST policy: aligned - our incident team push out messages to retailers with SPIDs GPG expectation: Proactive sharing of customer contact details ST policy: aligned – actively working with retailers to gather this information in & ST has a structured communication process to actively message NHH customers |
Partial alignment
| Alignment | Comments |
|---|---|
| Partial | Direct communication with NHH Customers Communication with Retailers |
Partial alignment
| Alignment | Comments |
|---|---|
| Partial | Data Logging via Third Parties GPG expectation: Third Parties notify Wholesalers direct ST Policy: Currently require applications through Retailers only. However, this is currently under review and we have plans to deliver the process to Third Parties, this will include: • Publishing a standardised application form on website • Where a meter is not compatible to be logged it will be exchanged (chargeable if it is less than 15years old) • Logging data can be provided (currently for an admin charge) • Third parties can inform ST about faulty meters they find, then ST will inform the retailer via bilaterals |
Full alignment
| Alignment | Comments |
|---|---|
| Full | GPG expectation: Full list of actions and considerations Retailers, Wholesalers and AEs need to undertake when planning to disconnect ST policy: aligned – ST has expanded the wording in the policy to fully explain what will be planned in advance of a disconnection GPG expectation: full list of actions and considerations Retailers, Wholesalers and AEs need to undertake when actually undertaking the disconnection ST policy: aligned – ST has expanded the wording in the policy to fully explain what will happen at a disconnection including: • How we disconnect – using a lock or a clamp on the stop tap • Remaining on site after the procedure to give the customer the time to contact their Retailer |
Disconnections and Reconnections Accredited Entities
Accredited Entities
We allow accredited entities to temporarily disconnect and subsequently reconnect non-household customers connected to our network following instruction from you, for non-payment. They must be accredited as a Water Industry Registration Scheme – Accredited Entity (WIRSAE) provider by Lloyds to carry out disconnections and reconnections for non-payment of retailer invoices within our operational area.
To find out more please refer to our WIRSAE Addendum, disconnections and reconnections policy and wholesale tariff documents – all of which are on this page. Details of the Accredited Entity scheme and how to apply for accreditation are available on the Lloyds Register website.
Document download for Retailers (PDFs)
- Process A - New Connections (PDF)
- Process B - Metering (PDF)
- Process B - Metering - Meter Menu (PDF)
- PROCESS B - METERING - METER ACCESS AND LOCATION (PDF)
- Process C - Supply Arrangements (PDF)
- PROCESS C - GAP SITE INCENTIVE SCHEME
- Process D - Planned Activities (PDF)
- Process E - Sensitive Customers (PDF)
- Process E - Site Specific Arrangements (PDF)
- Process E - Unplanned Events & Incidents (PDF)
- Process F - Complaints & Enquires (PDF)
- Process G - Trade Effluent (PDF)
- PROCESS H - ALLOWANCES (PDF)
- Process I - Disconnections (PDF)
- PROCESS I - AE PROCESS MAP (pdf)
- PROCESS I - ADDENDUM
- Process U - Financial & Commercial (PDF)
- Process U - Wholesale Charges Scheme
- Process U - Retailer Billing Timetable 20-21 (pdf)
- Process U - Retailer Billing Timetable 21-22 (PDF)
- Process U - Scheme of Charges Table 20-21
- Process U- RWG Good Practice Compliance
Process U (Unclassified) is for documents not covered by Open Water Codes
Vacancy Incentive scheme
Severn Trent Water offer a vacancy incentive scheme designed to incentivise business retailers to identify eligible properties that are incorrectly flagged as vacant on the Central Market Operating System (CMOS). We offer an incentive payment where a property incorrectly identified as vacant is brought into charge. The incentive payment will be made inline with the criteria outlined in the industry scheme.
You can check the status of any application if you'd like to.
Gap Site Incentive
As of 1 April 2020 we offer a gap site incentive scheme designed to incentivise business retailers to identify eligible premises that are not registered in the Central Market Operating system (CMOS). We offer an incentive payment where you identify a gap site that is subsequently successfully registered (with a status of “tradable”) in CMOS.
You can download or read a PDF about our eligibility rules [PDF], and check on outstanding and completed applications if you'd like to.
Water Efficiency Incentive Trials 2021
Following on from our recent consultation with all retailers Severn Trent is running a series of incentive trials over the summer period 2021. The Water Efficiency Incentive Scheme Trial Terms and Conditions lay out how this will work, how you can apply, and what is needed for each of the types of incentive.
Schedule 3 Alternative Credit Support Agreements
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Business Stream signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Castle Water signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - ConservAqua Signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Elis UK signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Everflow signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - First Business signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Greene King signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Heineken signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Pennon Water Services Signed 24 May 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Arla Foods signed 25 May 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Advanced Demand Side Management signed 2 July 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Anglian Water Business signed 6 July 2021
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Greene King Brewing and Retailing Ltd signed 21 July 2021
- Schedule 3 credit agreement - John Lewis signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 credit agreement - Marstons signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Nottingham City Council signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 credit agreement - Sainsburys signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Smarta Water signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Stonegate signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Sutton East Surrey Water Services signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - The Water Retail Company signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Waterscan signed 30 April 2021 (PDF)
- Schedule 3 Credit Agreement - Yu Water Signed 24 May 2021 (PDF)
- Severn Trent Water Alternative Eligible Credit Support - Consultation Response Summary
Charges
We publish indicative wholesale charges for the coming year in October and these are finalised in January each year. We also notify retailers in advance when we are planning to make significant changes to the way we charge. You can read more about our charges online.
How to get in touch
For general enquiries please email the Wholesale Market Unit at WMU@SevernTrent.co.uk or contact your
dedicated Account Manager.
You can contact the FSC for enquiries about your invoice on:
By email: arteam@severntrent.co.uk
By phone: 02477 715904
Our operational and emergency contact number is: 0800 783 4444.
The Operational Service Centre is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
You should use this number to report the following (not exhaustive)
- no water
- low pressure
- water leak/burst
- sewage leak
- taste & odour