Talk to me about Water Meters?

[ciderhouserules]

I am not currently Metered, but I've have a letter from the Water board to say that they are installing them at the boundary of my property (and all along the road) and I will be able to get connected for free. Also that I can use it for 2 years to see if i like it, after which I can opt-out if I want.

I know that it's likely to be cheaper if there are fewer people in the house than bedrooms - Its a 4bed, there will be 3 adults living here, occasionally 4 (weekends). But we all shower once a day; at least one of the adults will be showering twice a day sometimes. No-one really has baths more than a couple of times a year, but we have 3 loos. I already use waterbutts in the garden.

Is my water bill likely to go up? Or down?

And will it effect the house resale value - as I said, a 4bed, so realistically will sell (in the future at some point) to a family of at least 5.

BUT - like i say, my mum found herself putting bricks in the cisterns, keeping a bucket of rainwater in the bathroom to flush with, leaving a sink full of water to wash hands throughout the day...

And at the end of the day it's not the cost of the water than is expensive, it's the pipes and the sewerage etc.

@holycity2
Does this apply to you if so you could qualify for the water sure scheme.
To quality you must have the following:

3 children or more, under 19 and in full time education.
Be claiming a qualifying benefit such as working families tax credit.
Have a joint income of less than £40k.

You can also qualify if you sufffer from certain illnesses eg Psoriasis that means you use more water.

op i will be the same

Yes it's extortionate, Dh is going to apply for one tomorrow.
MyDc thank you but unfortunately we wouldn't qualify.
I wouldn't say we waste water as such but in all honesty beyond switching the tap off when brushing teeth and the three youngest sharing a bath I don't massively think about it.
Maybe as others have a meter will make us more aware. I just don't believe it can be quite as high as our bills at the moment.