Change of use of premises

Have you terminated the use of a commercial property? You may be eligible for a reduction in your sewage or pollution levy assessment. This depends on when you terminated the use and how the assessment was determined.

Attack 1 ve

With a water consumption of less than 44 m³, you have received an assessment of 1 pollution unit (ve). This is the minimum assessment for a business premises regardless of the duration of use. You are not eligible for a reduction.

Attack 3 ve

If upon termination your water consumption according to the final bill from the drinking water company is less than 44 m³ then you can request a reduction of the assessment. You must submit an objection digitally or in writing. Enclose a copy of the final bill!

Attack more than 3 ve

If your water consumption exceeds 217 m³, you have received a preliminary or final assessment of 5 ve or more. If you have discontinued use, you can request a reduction based on the final bill from the drinking water company. You must object digitally or in writing to do so. Enclose a copy of the final bill!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I pay 1 or 3 pollution units (ve) for my business space?

The amount of pollution units (ve) for your premises depends on the amount of water taken in per year.

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I already quit my business last year, now what?

Have you received an assessment for a business property that you are not a user of? You must object to this digitally or in writing.

Clearly indicate the date on which you terminated the use of the business premises, stating the claim number of your assessment. Enclose any supporting documents (for example, a copy of the termination of the lease or deregistration from the Chamber of Commerce Commercial Register). Also provide your current correspondence address.

The company's correspondence address has changed.

As of March 2023, the Water Board is affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce Trade Register. We are required to use this data for assessment purposes. If your company moves or the correspondence address changes, you must report a change of address to the Chamber of Commerce. 

Due to processing time, you can already report your change to us here

Some of the ingested water is not drained or discharged, will I get a reduction?

If your business is listed as a separate business category in the wastewater coefficient table, then the portion of water not discharged is already included in the wastewater coefficient. If this is not the case, you can request a reduction in the assessment. You must then demonstrate or make it plausible what amount of water was not drained or discharged. This can be done, for example, by installing an intermediate meter. You must submit an objection digitally or in writing.