Is my water bill too high?

alicej_2

I've recently moved out of a flat, which a friend and I were living in for 6 months. When we moved out, the estate agent took a water reading and said that it was 26 cubic metres for the 6 month period. We'd already paid £50 after 4 months of living there, but now we've received another bill, for £70. The water company said that this was correct and that the total bill was £120 - but this seems really high to me, for a reading of 26. Am I right in thinking this, or does the bill seem about right?

Alvinsolar

Hi,
To my conscience, your water bill is moderate...

To cut your hefty utility bills, it's better to switch on to friendly green homes as they are more energy-efficient and eco-friendly..

Cardew

The average consumption in UK is 60 cubic metres per person per year. So for 2 people for 6 months 60 cubic metres would be average, thus you have used 50% of average consumption.

You have to pay standing charges for water and sewerage and that can vary depending where you live, as can the charge per cubic metre.

That said £120 for 26 cubic metres is highish(unless you live in SW England) In the Severn Trent area(Midlands) it would be about £80

DVardysShadow

Is the bill showing a reading of 26?

FWIW, you should ALWAYS take your own readings when

• you move into a property
• you move out of a property
• the meter is changed [both old and new]

and you should keep your readings for 6 years - plus you should compare the meter readings on all bills with the meter itself. This applies to gas and electricity too.