16-08-2016, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by EZ Rider
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I had a water meter fitted last October. Now compulsory in this area. After three months of use they assessed our usage and my bill was reduced by 50% as was the bill for the waste water. Mind you there are only two of us so I find myself being far more aware of what we use now. I only flush the toilet on a Sunday. Sometimes it's not even necessary! 
16-08-2016, 09:40 AM
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I've thought loads of times about should, shouldn't I get a meter. I know people who have reduced their bill. But equally I have read stuff that has put me off.After reading other's reports - or is that others' reports (
) - saying their bill has escalated, I'll stick with what I know. We seem to get so many leaks in the roads around this area, so the water board has to turn water off for repair. So, by the time you run the taps to clear the water once it's back on, all it is is money down the drain.
Low pressure is sometimes lousy too, which doesn't help if you want a shower.
Never lived in an area like it for water probs.
16-08-2016, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Pesta
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I've thought loads of times about should, shouldn't I get a meter. I know people who have reduced their bill. But equally I have read stuff that has put me off.After reading other's reports - or is that others' reports (
) - saying their bill has escalated, I'll stick with what I know. We seem to get so many leaks in the roads around this area, so the water board has to turn water off for repair. So, by the time you run the taps to clear the water once it's back on, all it is is money down the drain.
Low pressure is sometimes lousy too, which doesn't help if you want a shower.
Never lived in an area like it for water probs.
I shower rather than bathe, only use a hose to top up the pond occasionally, don't have a dishwasher and normally only use the washing machine when it's full.
16-08-2016, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rachel
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I thought my bills would be halved, like Mum's but no way. I shower rather than bathe, only use a hose to top up the pond occasionally, don't have a dishwasher and normally only use the washing machine when it's full.
16-08-2016, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Pesta
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Is there no way you can ask them to remove it Rachel, or once you have it installed, that's it?
I'm avoiding it for as long as I can in the hope that someone will decide that they are no longer obligatory.
16-08-2016, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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No, I believe that once it's in, it's in! However, there is a cooling off period in which you can elect to go back to the old system of rates-based charges. Of course, the meter is still there for whoever buys your house.I'm avoiding it for as long as I can in the hope that someone will decide that they are no longer obligatory.
No they will not remove it.
16-08-2016, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Pesta
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Is there no way you can ask them to remove it Rachel, or once you have it installed, that's it?
RACHEL, I believe it is a 12 month cooling off period, not 6 months. Have a look at this:
According to the water regulator Ofwat, people switching to a water meter effectively have a 12-month cooling-off period. If you find your bills go up alarmingly you are allowed to go back to paying according to rateable value. However, you are technically responsible for the metered usage up until you notify the water company of this intention. The meter remains on the property, and this option is not open to all – residents in water-scarce areas don't have that right.
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