Water Meters

Natasha2 replied on 18/07/2016 22:19

Natasha2

Posted on 18/07/2016 22:19

We have had a water meter for about 3 years now and it has saved us a lot of money. We pay less than half of what we did on the rateable value system.

Our 6 month bill/summary came today and it seems that we generally use more water than the average household. In the last 6 months we have been away for about 12 weeks but have still used 28 cubic meters. This is considered average. In all previous 6 monthly periods the usage has been around 43 cubic meters.

Just 2 of us living here, daily showers, never used our bath. Dishwasher on every 2 days, washing machine 3 times a week. Normal loo flushing

No garden watering but we use the hose pipe on the cars maybe every fortnight. Jet washing paving stones etc seasonally.

Just interested in some comparisons please.

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redface replied on 19/07/2016 18:30

redface

Caravanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 18:30

South East water meter has saved me lots. currently 2 people usage of 18 cubic metres per 6 months at a cost of £41.60 which includes a standing charge of £14.70. Meter on property edge at pavement.

Natasha2 replied on 19/07/2016 18:46

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Natasha2

Caravanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 18:46

South East water meter has saved me lots. currently 2 people usage of 18 cubic metres per 6 months at a cost of £41.60 which includes a standing charge of £14.70. Meter on property edge at pavement.

Thank you redface for your input. Wow that is low usage and cheap too.

KjellNN replied on 19/07/2016 20:09

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KjellNN

Caravanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 20:09

Well, I am feeling really hard done by!

All this rain, never any shortages, and still we are paying way more than the rest of you. Sad

JVB66 replied on 19/07/2016 22:12

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JVB66

Campervanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 22:12

Well, I am feeling really hard done by!

All this rain, never any shortages, and still we are paying way more than the rest of you.

...And thats with all the money we send up there as well,

huskydog replied on 19/07/2016 22:16

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huskydog

Motorhomer

Posted on 19/07/2016 22:16

I have just done a comparison test on my local water board website and it would cost more to have a water meter fitted

JVB66 replied on 19/07/2016 22:19

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JVB66

Campervanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 22:19

I have just done a comparison test on my local water board website and it would cost more to have a water meter fitted

..Is that because your not domestic

huskydog replied on 19/07/2016 22:24

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huskydog

Motorhomer

Posted on 19/07/2016 22:24

I have just done a comparison test on my local water board website and it would cost more to have a water meter fitted

..Is that because your not domestic

that was my house , my shop is metered and costs me £32 a year plus the standing charge

P.S, I'm very domesticated

KjellNN replied on 19/07/2016 22:27

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KjellNN

Caravanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 22:27

Well, I am feeling really hard done by!

All this rain, never any shortages, and still we are paying way more than the rest of you.

...And thats with all the money we send up there as well,

Obviously not sending enough then!

JVB66 replied on 19/07/2016 22:28

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JVB66

Campervanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 22:28

Well, I am feeling really hard done by!

All this rain, never any shortages, and still we are paying way more than the rest of you.

...And thats with all the money we send up there as well,

Obviously not sending enough then!

..It could get worse

JVB66 replied on 19/07/2016 22:37

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JVB66

Campervanner

Posted on 19/07/2016 22:37

I have just done a comparison test on my local water board website and it would cost more to have a water meter fitted

..Is that because your not domestic

that was my house , my shop is metered and costs me £32 a year plus the standing charge

P.S, I'm very domesticated

...Then stop going in all the muddy and other places then you would not need so many showers and reduce your usage Happy

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