Water and sewerage charges in Scotland
In Scotland your council tax bill also includes Scottish Water's water and sewerage charges. They're the same across Scotland and depend on your band: £652.32 a year at Band D in 2026/27.
Checked against official sources on 27 October 2026. Independent guide; your council decides your bill.
| Band | Water | Sewerage | Total a year | A month (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £201.30 | £233.58 | £434.88 | £43.49 |
| Band B | £234.85 | £272.51 | £507.36 | £50.74 |
| Band C | £268.40 | £311.44 | £579.84 | £57.98 |
| Band D | £301.95 | £350.37 | £652.32 | £65.23 |
| Band E | £369.05 | £428.23 | £797.28 | £79.73 |
| Band F | £436.15 | £506.09 | £942.24 | £94.22 |
| Band G | £503.25 | £583.95 | £1,087.20 | £108.72 |
| Band H | £603.90 | £700.74 | £1,304.64 | £130.46 |
How they work
Scottish Water sets the charges each year and your council collects them with council tax. Unlike council tax they don't vary by council. Homes on a water meter are charged differently. For 2026/27 the charges rose by 8.67%.
Discounts and reductions
- Household discounts and exemptions, such as the single person discount and the disabled band reduction, generally apply to water and sewerage too.
- Second homes and empty homes pay the full water and sewerage charges, without the council tax discount or premium.
- Households getting Council Tax Reduction can get up to 35% off water and sewerage through the Water Charges Reduction Scheme, which councils apply automatically.
Every Scottish council page on this site shows the total bill with water and sewerage. Council tax in Scotland.
Questions
Is water included in council tax in Scotland?
Yes. Scottish Water's water and sewerage charges are added to your council tax bill and collected by your council. They are the same in every council area and depend only on your band.
How much are water charges in Scotland?
In 2026/27, £652.32 a year for Band D (£301.95 water and £350.37 sewerage). Charges rose 8.67% this year.
Do discounts apply to water charges?
Generally yes: Scottish Water says household discounts, exemptions and reductions also apply to water and sewerage charges. The exceptions are second homes and empty homes, which pay the full water charge. People on Council Tax Reduction can get up to 35% off.