# The Water Industry (Charges) (Vulnerable Groups) (Consolidation) Regulations 2015, Regulation 5: Social tariffs

Extent: E+W

A relevant water or sewerage undertaker’s obligation under regulation 2(1) to make special provision in its charges scheme for providing assistance in accordance with these Regulations is discharged if—
(a) the undertaker has included in its charges scheme, provisions designed to reduce charges for individuals who would have difficulty paying in full, pursuant to section 44 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010(the “social tariff”);
(b) the social tariff is offered to individuals who would be able to establish an entitlement for assistance under regulations 2 and 4; and
(c) the social tariff reduces the charges by at least the same amount as the assistance that would be provided under regulation 3(1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/365/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-industry-charges-vulnerable-groups-consolidation-regulations-2015/regulation-5
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