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Hi

I have just got my water bill and it is a lot more than I expected :mad: This time last year I used 31 cub metres in 6 months. For the same time this year I have used 73 cub metres! They were all actual readings (that I even checked myself) and I don't think I have changed anything.

Is 73 cub metres high for a single person? Could it be right? I have a 15min shower every day, use washing machine twice a week, flush loo 4 or 5 times a day and wash up by hand once a day.

I really don't see how I have doubled my useage in a year :confused:, but they would charge £70 if they test metre and find it's fine :o
:p Proud to be a MoneySaver! :p
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  • We are a family of four, on the SoLow tariff with Anglian water - in our last bill we used 55 units in 6 months; with 2 small children, washing machine on at least once a day, same with dishwasher, showers etc, but children do share bath and we never use fresh water on the garden, just rainwater
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  • Woby_Tide
    Woby_Tide Posts: 5,344 Forumite
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    have you a leak on your property past the site of the meter?
  • I don't have a garden, so no water gets used there. I live in flats and the meter is right by the front door of the block, so I don't see how there can be a leak between meter and my flat. Next time I go out for a few hours I am going to take a before and after reading. If a family of 4 use 55 units then something is really wrong here!
    :p Proud to be a MoneySaver! :p
  • csarina
    csarina Posts: 2,557 Forumite
    You are not the only one, our use has apparently increased from 44 units last year to 97 this year. We have just 2 showers each a week and I do the equivilent of 1 full wash load a week. we save rainwater for the garden and flush the toilet with the water from the shower or basin. I have just had a bill for £220. We have been away for at least a month during that period, I had meant to read the meter before we went but forgot.

    I phoned the water board yesterday, guess what the computers are down for essential maintence, just when the bills come out!!! I will be phoning tomorrow and insisting that they check the supply, the meter is in the pavement ousdie and has been put in in such a position that it is very difficult to read..... but with the aid of a magnifying galss we did yesterday. I am starting to keep a record of the readings.
    Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.
  • Thanks csarina, please can you keep me informed with what they say? I have just used no water for 4 hours and read the meter before and after. It had not moved so I assume that rules out a leak, unless it's small. :confused:
    :p Proud to be a MoneySaver! :p
  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Uniform Washer
    We are a family of four, on the SoLow tariff with Anglian water - in our last bill we used 55 units in 6 months; with 2 small children, washing machine on at least once a day, same with dishwasher, showers etc, but children do share bath and we never use fresh water on the garden, just rainwater

    If you used 55 units in 6 months you my be better of on the normal tarrif as you only save money if using under 75 units a year on SoLow any more than that and you will be payingmore than you need
  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Uniform Washer
    csarina wrote:
    , the meter is in the pavement ousdie and has been put in in such a position that it is very difficult to read..... but with the aid of a magnifying galss we did yesterday.

    Dont think its a problem or location of the meter you probably need glasses ;)
  • csarina
    csarina Posts: 2,557 Forumite
    deanos wrote:
    Dont think its a problem or location of the meter you probably need glasses ;)

    I already have glasses thank you.........the meter has been placed so it is turned away from the road, so you read it upside down, very awkward if there is a fence in the way, it is also quite a long way down................
    Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.
  • csarina
    csarina Posts: 2,557 Forumite
    Re the water board, I have currently been on hold for the water board for 3/4 of an hour, got fed up and put the phone down, as I suspected they are inundated with calls re the bills that went out at the weekend. Will be trying tonight. I have put an email through to them, they say they aim to answer in 3 WORKING DAYS not at all satisfactory but then what can you expect from a company whose whole outlook is share holder based not customer based as it should be.
    Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.
  • Csarina, who are you with? I'm with Essex and Suffolk water.
    :p Proud to be a MoneySaver! :p
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