Water Meter Bill

Raver2k7

Hiya
I moved into a house 2 months ago, and today recieved my bill for the 1st month. I am on a water meter and it is just me living at my house, but the bill for the month was £33.71!! :eek: :eek:

Does this seem right for 4wks of water??!

emweaver

well we pay £240 for 6 mths, so about £40 so yeah sounds about right

how many ppl are there in ur household?

were a house of 2 adults n a lil tot :rotfl:

Raver2k7

its only me that lives there!

emweaver

ouch that does seem high then, maybe you have a leak?

someone else on here suggested taking a reading when your not going to use any water then take another after to see if the meters changed, maybe try that

Raver2k7

can do but my drain with the meter in is in the road..Lol

emweaver

yeah think most ppls are, ours is right on the kerb.

Raver2k7

okey dokes. i spose the only thing for it is to go and check it..Lol i know i have a drippy kitchen tap, but dnt think it would affect it that much. may call my landlord and get him to fix it..Lol

emweaver

if its dripping all the time ull be surprised how much water itll waste. if u was to leave plug in ud soon see how quickly it mounts up dripping

Raver2k7

i work nights and i have noticed when i arrive home, the washing up bowl is nearly full!

Cardew

Raver2k7 wrote: »

Hiya
I moved into a house 2 months ago, and today recieved my bill for the 1st month. I am on a water meter and it is just me living at my house, but the bill for the month was £33.71!! :eek: :eek:

Does this seem right for 4wks of water??!

It depends where you live to a large extent as water charges vary greatly across the country. So comparisons with others, without knowing the area and other factors like surface water drainage charges, are not useful.

Water bills are usually sent out every six months and not monthly.

I would check that the meter readings are not estimated(they might be estimating on previous occupants). Also check that they had the correct meter reading for when you moved in(if you noted it)

I would just check your future consumption carefully. A single person should use about 60 cubic metres a year - say 1.2 cu mtr a week.

carol_a_3

It's better to look at how many units you have used rather than the overall bill. As the previous poster stated, it depends on where you live. We are 3 people and use around 11 units a month. Our water is one of the most expensive in the country and costs over £4 a unit plus £40 per annum standing charge. My previous unmetered bill was £78 per month!!!