Can someone break down how billing works moving to water meter?

JMZ555

Apologies for basic question but reading on welsh water i still not sure how billing works at the start of water meter install.

I know every 6 months readings are checked and then you are billed.

My water meter is being installed today, do I stay on my non measured for another 6 months then I pay monthly measured? Or do they change my direct debit to a estimate then adjust it in 6 months? 

Robin9

I was rebilled up to the date of instal - a substantial credit.

New DD started from instal and meter read and DD adjusted on the 6 month anniversary.

jbuchanangb

They will recalculate your bill at the unmeasured rate until the date of the water meter installation. They will calculate the standing charges in advance at the metered rate up to the end of the billing period. Then when you reach the end of the billing periond they will calculate the usage charges in arrears, and the next period's standing charges in advance.

Method of payment doesn't really come into it. Water is my last bastion of "pay on receipt of bill". I pay them half-yearly when they send a bill. The incentive to pay by direct debit has never attracted me.