Utilities in Thanet

Here are contact details for the following utlilities:

Electricity

Details of companies that will be supplying electricity and electrical infrastructure in Thanet can be obtained by contacting the Office of Gas & Electricity Markets, on 0845 906 0708

Energy Watch: Provide updates on the suppliers in your area http://www.energywatch.org.uk/

Gas

The UK uses natural gas originating from the North Sea. The infrastructure is managed by TransCo and rented to gas suppliers who operate in a competitive market-place.

Details of companies supplying gas in Thanet can be obtained by contacting the Office of Gas & Electricity Markets helpline: Freephone 0800 887777.

Energy Watch: Provide updates on the suppliers in your area http://www.energywatch.org.uk/

Water

The UK's water supply is managed by private regional companies. They are overseen nationally by the Environmental Agency which monitors water resource management and related water supply issues whilst the quality of drinking water is monitored by the Drinking Water Inspectorate using guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation and the European Community Directive on Drinking Water. Thanet's water is provided by Southern Water Services Ltd.
OFWAT oversees pricing.

Waste Water Sewerage

Southern Water Services Ltd is also responsible for removing and cleaning Thanet's waste water, both for domestic and industrial premises. Businesses adopting specific processes may need to partially cleanse their effluent before discharging it into sewers.

Telecommunications

Details of companies supplying telecommunications in Thanet can be obtained by contacting the Office of Communications (OFCOM)