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Thames Water metre reading frequency
How often does Thames Water do the metre reading for you? The reason why I ask is because my last bill states the 'Previous reading' was 186, but when I checked my water metre this morning it shows 391(88) ???? The 186 reading is off the 27th Sept 2011 - 7 March 2012 2012 and it doesn't say 'Estimated reading' next to it.…
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Water saving widget
I am looking to buy a water saving widget for my shower and a couple of the water saving devices that you place in your cistern. Could someone please recommend a manufacturer and a place to buy them please? I live in Dubai so they will need to be posted internationally. I have asked for these in various hardware stores and…
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Selling hoses during hosepipe bad - Morally wrong or not
Do you think it is wrong for supermarkets in the middle of a hosepipe ban area to start selling hosepipes and accessories? I think seeling them in the middle of an area where there is a ban sends out the wrong message.
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Soakaway - Clay - Help
I'm having a new rear extension built (32 SqM)and I am advised that the rainwater from the new roof together with the rainwater from the exitsing roof (at the back), will have to go to a soakaway rather than into the drains (the rainwater from roof has previously gone into drain). The builders have dug a soakaway - about…
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South West Water nightmare
This is not how I wanted to start the Easter weekend, but my wife and I are hopeful that someone might be able to provide a bit of support or advice with this problem... In 2004 we bought a farmhouse from the farmer who continued to own and run the farm across the lane from us. On the day we moved in his wife told us " We…
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Almost theft ???
I am aware of the ruling about backdating refund claims based on no surface water drainage.(Private rent and had no idea about tariffs until my 2012/13 bill arrived with a 9% increase) Indeed when I first posted some weeks back one of the kind posters told me to ensure my claim for 2011/12 was logged during 2011/12 for…
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Leak in my water supply pipe?
I got a water meter fitted a week ago in the external boundary box. Just checked the meter and it's over 2cu m already and in one person dwelling and being extra stingy all week that's too much. The little dial is moving constantly. I turned of the stop tap inside my property and it still moved. I turned off the stop top…
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water bills and the ban
would it help the water board fix all their leaks if we all stopped paying our bills, then there would not be a shortage, hit em where it hurts, in the pocket, if we cant use water, what are we paying for, the priveledge NOT to use it ??????????
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Thames Water sewage - is this correct?
Hi, About a year ago, I moved from a 1 bedroom house into a 1 bedroom flat. The house was an end of terrace type and had a small garden. The flat has 2 other flats directly above mine. Sewage for both properties is with Thames Water. I don't believe the bills are correct though. Going on year 1st April 2011-31st March 2012…
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Hosepipe ban - anyone's water company actually told them about it?
I have been expecting to get a letter through the door from Anglian Water about the hosepipe ban... But nothing. I know about it from all the coverage online but what about all those people who don't use the internet much? Word's no doubt getting around among neighbours, but I'm surprised the water company hasn't actually…
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Water meter compulsory?
I informed the south Staffs Water that I am a new owner of a property. Now I am forced to have a water meter although I have not moved into the property yet. I tried to explain to them that no one lives at the property and there will be some renovation work soon. They said they will have to install a water meter with in 25…
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Who is liable for cost of putting things right?
Hi, I hope someone might be able to help me with this one! I have also posted it in Consumer Rights Southern Water are possibly going to have to dig up my floor in my kitchen to get to a waste pipe. The whole floor is laminate and would need to be taken up. My question is who would be liable for the cost of putting it…
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READ your water meter ASAP as ....
... the price went up on the 1st of April, so you can avoid an estimated reading. Take your own view and please don't comment ... you can always over read in error and pre-buy a few m3 ...:cool:
