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Getting a water meter installed free by your water company will save many householders money by saving water. Water meters measure usage so you only pay for what you use, as opposed to being charged a flat fee according to the size of your house.

Does having a water meter installed save money?

The answer is dependent on your personal situation.
Water meters measure usage so you only pay for what you use, instead of being charged a flat fee according to the size of your house. If you live alone in a large, high rateable house and are economical with using mains water it is very likely to save you money. But if you have a larger family and your dishwasher and washing machine are on repeatedly and you take lots of baths, etc, then it might prove more expensive.

Also, be aware that you will be responsible for any leaks on your side of the meter. If you already have a meter remember to regularly check for any leaks by turning off the water, and then taking a couple of readings a few minutes apart. If the readings are different it's likely you have a water leak

Water Meter

Just having a meter fitted tends to give you more incentive to become water efficient, when you know you are paying for what you use, so this benefits the environment and generally saves you money too.

Be careful to check the cost on the water company's website before switching, as once you've got a water meter it can be difficult to switch back. Some water companies give customers the option to have the water meter disconnected after the first 12 months - check with your water company before installing a meter.

On average metered households tend to use around 10 litres of water less a day than unmetered customers, because they are more conscious of what they use.
The greatest saving is for single people living in large, high rateable values houses, but most of us can save money especially if we follow a few water-saving tips:

Have a shower rather than a bath - 35 litres of water compared to 80 litres - beware power showers use more
Fit your toilet cistern with a water saving device, a free 'Save-a-flush' if it has a 7 litre flush or greater - this bag of granules can save up to 1 litre of water per flush. If your toilet has a 9 litre flush or greater insert a 'Hippo' to save up to 3 litres per flush. Thames Water
Use a water butt to collect rain water for the garden.
Don't leave the tap running when you brush your teeth - it wastes almost 10 litres a minute - use a glass instead.
Keep a jug of water in the fridge rather than running the tap until the water is cold.

There is usually the option to have the meter disconnected after the first 12 months, if you do find it isn't saving you money - check with your water company before installing a meter.

These water saving tips are simple to follow and will benefit your pocket and the environment - both guaranteed to give a domestic eco-warrior a warm glow!

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