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Can YOU save money with a water meter?

A property owner or tenant has the right to have a meter installed free of charge provided that it is possible to install and would not involve the Water Company in unreasonable expense.

Whether a Water Meter will save you money depends on the number of people in the household, the rateable value of the property and the life-style of it's occupants.

First step is to assess current water usage. The Table below give average water use for each activity:

IN THE KITCHEN	Litres

One WashingMachine wash	75

Water efficient washing machine	50

Dishwasher once	35

Water efficient Dishwasher	20

Hand wash dishes once	6

1 dripping tap* (per day)	8

IN THE BATHROOM	Litres

One Bath or PowerShower	75

One ordinary Shower	30

One Toilet flush	8

Once Brushing Teeth	10

1 dripping tap* (per day)	8

IN THE GARDEN	Litres

1 hour of Hosing	1,135

1 hour of Sprinkler	900

Average Watering can	9

Hose-washing Car	680

1 dripping tap* (per day)	8

*8 litres of water costs 1p. The cost of a washer would be recouped in under 4 weeks!

TIP:	Most Water Companies charge consumers for Rainwater discharge into their Main Drains, by default. If your property uses soak-aways instead, ask your Water Company to reduce you bill to reflect that fact.

Second Step: Metered water costs approximately one eighth of a penny per litre. The average water-supply element for a Water Bill in the UK is £141. Compare your potential water metering cost with this figure, or to gain a more precise figure compare it to your own current water bill.

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