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Can anyone who has a water meter give me an idea of how much water (units) you use please? We live in a three bed semi and there are just the two of us.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I have been on the 'meter'; now for 5 years, and still put the same money money 'aside' as I used to, BUT, although the water rates have gone up in the last five years, my water bill is still only just over half of what t was 5 years ago! We do everything we normally did, even watering the garden when needed (Not right now!).
I was unaware of any ability to compulsory fit a meter on a non new house. I hope it isn't true as it would be yet another example of how those in charge are thoroughly unsuitable for the office they hold.
Of course it will affect selling a house. Some folk have a social conscience and object to water not being provided to the community by the community and are appalled to the core by what is being forced through.
Of course bills are cheaper for folk with meters, the companies have an interest in getting meters in everywhere. Meanwhile, since the company profits must remain the same for the shareholders, the lower rate paid for water by those with meters are inevitably subsidised by those who have no desire to take a bribe of cheaper water for the duration,
Water should be available to those who need it in the quantity they need it. A system imposed whereby folk are encouraged to use less water than is necessary for proper hygiene, is a bad system.
Of course it will affect selling a house. Some folk have a social conscience and object to water not being provided to the community by the community and are appalled to the core by what is being forced through.
Of course bills are cheaper for folk with meters, the companies have an interest in getting meters in everywhere. Meanwhile, since the company profits must remain the same for the shareholders, the lower rate paid for water by those with meters are inevitably subsidised by those who have no desire to take a bribe of cheaper water for the duration,
Water should be available to those who need it in the quantity they need it. A system imposed whereby folk are encouraged to use less water than is necessary for proper hygiene, is a bad system.