Water Meter

[KittyGlitter]

I'm wondering whether to use a water meter. I live alone so there isn't a big usage of water in the house. Does anyone use one and has it saved them money?

[bhg481]

We volunteered to have a meter many years ago and roughly halved our water bills. If you live alone just do it.

[barry1010]

It saved me a fortune when we swapped to a water meter. There was just the two of us in the house at that time and it cut my bill by three quarters. We still watered the garden with the hosepipe when necessary (we also have water butts for that) and wash the car, do all the usual things.
We continued to use the dishwasher and washing machine as normal.

Go for it! If you do find it is costing you more you can revert to the old payments if you do so within the first year.

[goodgoalie]

How much do you pay per year at the moment? If you live alone it's almost guaranteed that you'll save money - and it costs nothing to have one fitted.

[dannyk13]

I have had one for years and it has saved me approximately £10 per month.

[ABerrant]

We have a household of 3 adults (admittedly with below average usage) and our 2022 tariff works out as:

Metered (expected average usage) ~124m³ ~£520 pa
Metered (expected low usage) ~100m³ ~£445 pa
Metered (our last year actual) ~50m³ ~£280 pa

Bill if it were based on Rateable Value ~£875

[CW1]

Definitely if you live alone. As barry1010 said, you have 12 months to revert back if you wanted to. But you won't ! :)

[bookbinder]

A water meter is a benefit if few people live in the house. The fewer the residents, the bigger the benefits. A water authority usually charges for water in the assumption that four people live in the house. If a water meter is installed, the resident(s) pay for exactly what they use, and not for what the water authority assumes that they use. One resident can only gain from having a water meter fitted.

[gingejbee]

^they're not water "authorities" (and haven't been for decades)...water "companies" are in business to make profits for shareholders.

[sadielady]

I live in a one bedroom flat (just me) I was paying £24 a month, had a meter fitted 6 months ago, I now pay £13. Shower every day, washing machine used on average three times a week.