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Fees for Water Sampling
| Type | Set by | Fee/charge 2007/8 | Proposed fee/ charge 2008/9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Abattoirs | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £13.00 + VAT | £13.50 + VAT |
| ii) Private domestic supply | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £13.00 + VAT | £13.50 + VAT |
| iii) Large private supply | Statutory: The Water Industry Act 1991 | Actual cost (max visit fee £50) | Actual cost (max visit fee £50) |
| iv) Single dwellings | Statutory: The Water Industry Act 1991 | Nil | Nil |
Council policy:
In order to promote public health and ensure safe potable water but not at the general expense of the Council Tax payer, to recover costs of sampling, transport, analysis and reporting.
