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Text message from United Utilities
I was hoping some of you might be able to advise me about a query I have. I just got a message on my mobile from "UtdΩUtils" saying: "This is a message from United Utilities. It is vital for you to contact us on 0845 456 9099 today" I have just moved flat and paid of the balance for the old one and set up a direct debit…
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Expensive bills with Water Meter
Hi all, Just a quick one, I got a water meter when I moved into my new flat a few years ago as I thought it was the cheapest option. However, after looking on here I think there could be a problem. I live alone in a 1 bed flat, am out at work every week day and spend very little time there at the weekend. My bills are £47…
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need help
i have been in my house for nearly 3 years and my bills have gon from £32 per month to now £64 per month we found we had two leeks witch were fixed in may i rang anglian water yesterday to give them ameter reading and now their saying that in 53 days we will have used 1000ltrs of water th lady from anglian water said we…
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they will not give us water meters
i live in brighton in a block of flats for the over 50's, some single and some couples. but the water company will not give us water meters... some use their washing machines all the time, but i only use mine a couple of times a week, and take showers not baths.... we are demarding meters, but have hit a big brick wall....…
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MSE News: Call for water meters in most homes
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Introducing water meters is the most effective way of making people use less water, according to a report published today ..." Read the full story: Call for water meters in most homes
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water bill
I am being chased for a water bill at a property I've not lived at for 4 years (by 1st credit). My ex still lives there. I thought I had informed the water company that I had moved (as I am paying for water at my new place). However, they still have me down at my ex's address. It also turns out I have had a CCj against me…
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5 Year old Business Water Bill (Severn Trent)
Hi there, I have a small take away business and bought the shop about 5 years ago. I never received a water bill even though I contacted them when I first took over. All of a sudden I get a new meter put in and a nice big bill for £6,000. They took a present reading and back dated THAT all the way back to day one. I wrote…
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Shower Doesn't Work cos v. low water pressure
:confused: Hi can anyone help - major confusion, We recently had a loft bathroom put in and decided to have a shower put in rather than a bath as our plumer said this should be fine. Spent alot of money having the cubical installed and having it tiled from floor to celing etc and the whole bathroom layout was designed…
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Anglian Water - 1st Bill
Hi, will just give you a brief history first. Moved into new build house on 6th March 2008 - notified gas elec and water suppliers and set up direct debits online for all. Never checked details (my mistake) and for some reason the one to Anglian water was never set up. Last week recieved notification from Anglian water…
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£700 bill 2 years later
When my partner left his previous address he settled up with the friend he lived with so nothing should have been left owing. We have recently had a call from a debt collection firm advising that the £700 debt has been passed to them. Needless to say we have happily supplied the address details for the 'friend' that didn't…
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Incorrectly billed for surface water drainage
My father-in-law has been incorrectly charged for Surface Water Drainage (he lives in a marina development so water goes in the sea!!!) for 20 years - Southern Water have agreed to "refund" him - straight away after his phone call - but refused to actually give him the money back - only credit the bill - as it runs into…
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Water meters, do you save on supply and waste?
Title says it all, i am certain to be opting for a meter, my question is do you save money on both bills, supply and waste? I am with folkstone and dover (now vwolia) for supply and southern for waste. cheers, ssd.
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Getting back on Rateable Value after a forced meter install
Hello, I thought I would pass on my experiences after reading lots of helpful advice from other users. Here's the situation: I live in a shared house. The water bill used to be in another housemates name. When he moved out, the account was changed over to my name, innocently thinking that nothing would change. However, one…
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Why does it cost more in the winter?
Hi, I've been looking at our water bills and we seem to use about 4 more metres cubed per month in th winter than we do in the summer months, does anyone know why this is?
