Water Bills questions and comment

jazzyjustlaw

My water bill has just been increased from £35.00 per month to £41.00. £72.00 a year! They say they need to invest in the upkeep and improvement. Make the shareholders pay is what I say. I have written to complain. They say that had to increase this year by 9% and 5% average over next 10 years. I calculate a 20% increase in this years water bill for me.

Any suggestions?

Justine

jazzyjustlaw

Paul_Varjak wrote:

Are you on a water meter?

Nope I am not on a water meter they do not offer the facility here

DingDong_3

I live in a large block of flats with no drainpipes or gutters. The rain that hits my flat would run down the flats below and eventually fall into the grass 5 floors down. Would I be eligible to claim a lower surface water drainage charge?

Tiffany838_2

We need to save rainwater, I wouldn't drink it but there must be enough rain to flush a few toilets in the year, Divert the gutters to a toiley flushing tank in the loft. I'm not an engineer but would it be worth doing?

sarahmoo

Damn my water is expensive me thinks!...family of 4 ( 2 adults 2 infants) we're paying £539 a year. It is a hell of a lot and really irritates me.....any advice please....we're North Manchester...

DJ1UK

I can suggest a water meter. Even with the number of people in your property you are likely to save money.

If I am right, you will be with United Utilities. Give them a call on 0854 7461100 and request a Free Meter Option Infomaation Pack.

You can get a meter installed for free, have it for 12 months, if it isn't cheaper go back onto the ratable value system for free.

DJ

loopy_lass

im on a water in north yorks, my water bill for meter has gone up from £12 per month to £22 per month!!!!! OMG... so although i like paying for what i use, i am still recovering from the sharp increase.

hth loops

sarahmoo

Thaks dj...will contact them...

Please note number is:

0845 7461100

cant actually SPEAK to them tho!!! Had to leave details for them to get back to me!

DJ1UK

Oops Sorry - typed it too fast - yep the number is 0845 7461100.

Not sure if they'll be open today - but usual opening hours are 7am to 10pm.

Or you can request an info pack by calling the automated leaflet line on 0845 303 7711.

according to http://www.unitedutilities.com/?OBH=342

Hope that helps

DJ

Daisy

Don't forget http://www.saynoto0870.com/ United Utilities phone number is: 0800 330033 or 0800 0567693 I phoned and the lady said I'd phoned the wrong number and she transfered me meaning I still didn't pay for the call.