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Hello, I'm new to all this... I bought a property in April, but as it was a reposession, I'm having to refurbish it completely, and am yet to move in. I'm yet to let Thames Water know about the purchase, as been so busy, as I'm doing all this alone. Now I'm worried that when I do let them know they might try and back date…
water saving shower
Does anyone know of a water saving shower? I am with south west water and with a meter we are paying £70 per month on average. They have told us that this is the average for a family of six, well there are two adults and one 7 year old. we don't have a dish washer, only do full loads of washing, no garden hoses, only…
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£70 per month bill for six people - south west water
Hi Just been speaking to south west water about my bill. THey reackon that the water consumption we have showing is they'd expect for six people (there are three of us). So those south west customers out there, would you think that £70 a month on a water meter sounds right for a family of six? ta..
Reducing water utility bill
Water bills are appearing to rise on every utility bill and this is a clear implication that we need to save water. The natural resources of fresh water are on depletion due to pollution, global warming and various other factors. Water is an indispensable need of life and so we need to conserve it. Collecting rain water is…
Water meter shocker!!
Hi all, My first post on here, I am hoping you will be able to give me some advice.. I have a three bedroom house and live alone through the week then at weekends my OH and kids stay. A water meter was fitted at the start of this month so I received my new statement from United Utilities with this years estimated charges.…
Replacing Water Pipe to House
Hi All I wish to replace the current water pipe from the street stopcock to my property to the new 32mm "blue" pipes in order to improve the flow rate (at the moment - if someone turns on the tap whilst I'm having a shower - the rate pretty much slows to a trickle). I'm told there is a way to do this without having to dig…
Anglian water first bill
Hello everyone! Just a quick question: we're moving into our new home and I have set up our account (metered) with Anglian Water. We're 2 adults, no children. We have a garden but there is a water butt to use for watering. We take one shower each a day (almost never any bath) and I usually do 2 loads of laundry a week. The…
Usage for single person (low level)
I have been told by my water supplier (Thames) that they are going to estimate my bills and they say that will be for a single person on there own, I did explain that one person can use a different amount of water and i explained i don't have baths only showers and i don't have a dishwasher or washing machine so they said…
Thames Water bill problem
Hello everyone. I have a situation and I'm really confused what to do. Me and my bf live in a rented house. Twoo weeks ago someone rings the landline and asks for someone who we've never heard of. My bf answered the phone and said that this person doesn't live here. They ask for his name as a referer and he gave it to…
Shared Water Supply Propblem
Hello Everyone I am new to this fantastic site and a would appreciate any advice/help at all. The situation is, I have been at the premises I am currently at for some years. The water bills always seemed high. Eventually I found out this was due to someone else sharing my supply. An engineer was called from Thames water…
Leak on a communal Pipe
Right there is leak ok the communal pipe that runs under our kitchens (10 houses) the water is accumulating in my neighbours crawl space at present. A drainage bloke came out and said there is definatkly a leak , no poop sherlock . Anyway , 1 year ago we suffered a huge fire on the block which destrpyed 5 of the houses ,…
soakaways - lower sewerage claim
Yorkshire Water http://www.yorkshirewater.com/your-account/our-charges/surface-water-drainage-charges.aspx - claim form requires a plan to show how surface water is removed - in my case one soakaway on each corner of the house..... but Q5 asks who prepared the plan - registered architect....member of Chartered Institute of…
Ripped off by DWP & Thames Water -How much compensation to ask for?
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Need major help!
Okay, i need someone who knows about drains and the laws of what you are and not responsible for to pay. There are 5 houses connected to the common supply pipe and the branch pipe that is under our extension has a leak. However, we are not getting supplied by the back instead we are getting supplied from the front from…
High water bill
Hello This is my first post on this forum so please bear with me. I have just had a new water rates statement through and the total charge is £1157 for a year up to september 2013 which is £97 a month direct debit. My previous bills in the same property since 2007 have been around £30 per month for myself and my husband.…
Reading a water meter
I am investigating an abnormally high water usage by my very elderly single MIL, about 95 cu metres a year. I am carrying out leakage tests and with no water being used in the house the meter does not visibly advance whilst watching for about 5 minutes. On monday took a reading at 0915, took her shopping and then took…
Paying Neighbours Water Bill for nearly 12 yrs
Hello, I would really appreciate some help. My neighbour has just advised I am paying her water bill. We brought our house new, so the mistake must have been made by the developers/utility company. Where do I stand? Do I have to pay any shortfall? Am I liable for the whole 12 years if so? Is the developer responsible? Any…
Anglian Water Bathbouy offer
Saw this on Anglian Water's website, something to stick in your child's bath for them to play with and saves up to 30l of water per bath. http://www.awdirect-savewatersavemoney.co.uk/bathbuoy/ No use in a corner bath, though!
water company owes me money
My water company (Yorkshire water) owes me £600. In 2004 i was charged for a new water pipe but just the old Lead pipe was replaced. Me and my neighbor were both on a shared lead pipe and I was the first in line of the back to back houses. We both dug out to the edge of the house boundary and the water company connected me…

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