After a court case between Thames water and another council, Wandsworth is letting residents know they may be entitled to a refund on their water charges.

The other council was found to be a “water re-seller” and should have been charged in line with the Water Resale Order 2006.

A “reseller” is someone who charges domestic tenants or others for water and sewerage services which they receive from a water and sewerage company.

Wandsworth Council reviewed its contract and found it was almost identical to the court case. As a result, it has adjusted water charges in line with the ruling.

Current tenants should have received a letter and statement showing the credit made to the account, and the council said “a large number of refunds are now complete”.

Former tenant accounts have now also been calculated and applications for refunds are being accepted.

For details of how to apply for a refund go here