Severn Trent Services were founded in 1974 as a regional, state-owned water authority based in the Midlands and responsible for water supply management, and waste water treatment and disposal. It’s widely acknowledged that the way water and waste water companies charge for water and sewerage services has become complex, unpredictable and cumbersome for our developer customers. Therefore, over recent months Severn Trent has been working closely with both Ofwat and Water UK in shaping new connections charging, following the publication of new charging rules issued by Ofwat and guidance issued by Water UK.