Fixed tariff or water meter? Which is cheapest for you?

You are charged for water based on one of 2 methods:-

• A fixed fee based on the size of your property
• A part fixed and part usage charge.

If you have a large house, but live on your own, you would be better off on metered water.
If you live in a smaller property, with your family of 9, then you’ll be better off on a fixed charge.
As general rule of thumb is you’re better off on metered water if the number of occupants exceeds then number of bedrooms.
If you are on metered water, then there are many things you can do to reduce your bills with compromising personal hygiene
Some water saving tips:-

• Fix dripping taps.
  This could waste as much as 90 litres a week.
• Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.
  Bushing your teeth with the tap running wastes almost 9 litres a minute. Rinse out from a tumbler instead.
• Keep cooled water in the fridge.
  You won’t have to run the tap for ages to get a cold drink.
• Wash clothes on a full load
  The average wash needs about 95 litres. A full load uses less water than 2 half loads.
• Shower
  A 5 minute shower uses about 1/3 the water of a bath.
• Boil just the water you need
  The is no need to boil enough water for half the street everytime you make a brew.

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