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My water bill must be too high right??! :(
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Hi everyone,
I just moved into a new flat a couple of weeks ago and have been trying to sort out all my bills and stuff over that time and have finally got one left to sort out - WATER!
After ringing the Southwest Water company (Devon) I was quoted a huge bill which worked out at £48 per month over 8 months - I knew water rates were high down here but I wasnt expecting that much!
Im currently trying to get a meter fitted but I just want to make sure if this is right and if not what can I do about it?
Thanks in advance
Rob
I just moved into a new flat a couple of weeks ago and have been trying to sort out all my bills and stuff over that time and have finally got one left to sort out - WATER!
After ringing the Southwest Water company (Devon) I was quoted a huge bill which worked out at £48 per month over 8 months - I knew water rates were high down here but I wasnt expecting that much!
Im currently trying to get a meter fitted but I just want to make sure if this is right and if not what can I do about it?
Thanks in advance
Rob
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Seems waer is always the last bill to be sorted in my experience everyone seems to forget it !
Good luck
How do you think the water companies are supposed to pay for OFWAT-imposed water and sewer system and treatment upgrades other than by charging their customers???
Anyway, a good point for the future: 2 or less occupants of a property - GET A METER FITTED (it's free - you ask your water company to fit one)!!!
But a water meter will, almost certainly, be cheaper. Get a meter fitted for free and you have one year to decide if it is better for you. If it is not, just tell the Water Authority that you want to revert to Rateable Value.
However, as you are in a flat, there may be problems fitting a meter - your water supply may not be separate from neighbours, or there may be difficulties in finding a suitable location for the meter.