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Turning off mains water
Hi, I'm going to be leaving my flat for two weeks over Christmas, and I was considering turning off the mains water before I leave. I have a water meter and would feel a bit paranoid about possible pipe bursts/leaks costing me lots of money. Is there any reason I shouldn't do this? Thanks
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Being taken to small claims late bill payment
Does anyone know after what period of time after issue of a bill a utility company can take a customer to court for non-payment?
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Shared water meter/submeter question
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Does my water bill seem correct?
Roughly, this is my daily usage of water. One 2,27 litre bottle filled with water per day, one pan filled full of water per day, 5 litres of water extra used from leaking tap when showering in total over the week, two eight minute showers taken a week, four basins full of water washing my hair a week, toilet flushed three…
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water reading submission
Hi, I received an estimated bill from Thames Water today. It was too high so I submitted a reading online. After making the reading on the Thames Water website, the last page it says Thank you for giving us your latest meter reading. If this reading means your metered charges need to be updated, we’ll send you a revised…
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Failed water meter - company say my responsibility to fit new one!
My elderly mum lives in a flat bought new 4 years ago. She was told her water meter had stopped working so they would come and replace it. Several appointments down the line she has now had 3 men come to do it, all leave saying they have the wrong size meter and can't do it. She has been told by the latest man that her…
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Mains water pressure
I didn't do so well with my Googling. The general guidance seems to be that water supply companies quote a 1 bar standard. I bought a meter via Amazon that measures mine at 2.2 bars, but it doesn't feel so strong. What would be considered to be the ideal mains water pressure?
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Shocked at rateable value - Yorkshire water
Hi all, I've just moved into a two bed, 50sqm, council flat in Leeds, council tax band A. I'm shocked that the rateable value of the property gives a water bill of £550 a year. I'm having a water meter fitted asap (I've had one for years in my old property). I just wondered if that sounded about right for the water bill?…
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United utilities bill nearly tripled
Hi, and thanks in advance for reading. I'm looking for a little advice, my last bill seems to have doubled but I am having no luck with United Utilities. A break down of my bills are as follows: 24/04/13 read - 03/09/13 estimated (133 days) - 35cm £146.43 03/09/13 estimated - 04/03/14 read (182 days) - 7cm £83.79 So this…
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Eco shower heads group test
Looking to change my (power) shower heads to eco - can find many individual reviews but not any good group tests of all the major contenders. Anyone know a good url?
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Skin condition and water meter
We are due to move into a house which already has a water meter fitted and I don't think you can have them removed, so I'm wondering if there is anything we can do about the bills. Ds1 has a severe form of eczema and is currently in hospital for the third time in six months. He had to take immune suppressents and use lots…
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High water bill due to dripping toilet - Anything I can do?
Just received a water bill covering the past 6 months which was very high (£540 for 3 people in rented property). Checked meter and could see it was going up when no water was being used. Identified that one of the toilets was dripping from the cistern into the bowl. Shut off the water supply to the toilet and meter seems…
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Severn Trent Billing
Yesterday, I surprising received a reminder for an outstanding bill that said needed paying from Severn Trent. I say I was surprised, because I didn't recognise the amount they were demanding, or even remember receiving a bill lately from them (but thinking back, I think it is about this time of year a new bill is due)…
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Water board has taken me to court
The water board has taken me to cour t for £1300 and I know have to fill in attachment of earnings form . Any advice on competing the form would be much appreciated .
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South West Water bill has jumped from £44 to £142 a month!
Been happily paying around £40 for month for a couple of years when my wife and I (just the two of us with usual usage - shower every morning, toilet flushes, dishes washed every couple of days and washing machine used once a month) get an amended bill through that is now charging us £142 a month. I phoned SSW up who said…
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how much water have I used?
anyone help please. just moved into a new flat, first time with a water meter, I thought the HA had set up the bill so I have no start reading. When I ring to set up the account on Monday will they ask for a start reading or will they have one already?if not what will happen? should I guess the start reading? if so I've…
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Surface Water rebate with Thames Water - back claiming, is it possible?
Thames Water charges every house for Surface Water Drainage i.e. rain water. I recently discovered my next door neighbour had claimed a reduction since 2007 because our rain water goes into a soak-away. I applied and Thames Water replied “we took your word that the rainwater from your home does not drain in to our sewer”.…
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checking flowon shower
Just tried checking flow rate on shower, is this the best way? Trying to figure out if I have flow restrictor on shower. Turned shower on , collected all water from shower head for the first 10 seconds, then timed that by 6, collected 1 litre, so 6 litres a min, so a 5 min shower is 30 litres,which sounds good to me?
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High water bill, constantly spinning meter
Hi all, We have recently had a considerable increase in our monthly water bill due to 'high usage', from £34 to £77. We live in a flat and don't think our water usage has changed or is above average. Washing machine 2-3 times a week, Wash dishes 2x a day (No dishwasher), 2 quick morning showers and a rare bath. I checked…
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Water Bill - Too High?
Hi everyone, thanks in advance for any responses. Our water bill has gone up significantly since April this year - we're on a water meter. The direct debit is now £47.33 a month. There are only 2 of us - but we are both at home all day. Our usage from 4th Apr - 17th Sept was 64 cubic meters and the bill was £250. Does this…
