Is a water meter best for family of 4?

Question

I’ve heard mixed reviews about water meters vs flat rate tariffs. We obviously don’t waste water but between 4 of us we use a fair amount each day. Is it cheaper to get a water meter installed?

James · Accepted Answer

Hi. Yes i would definitely recomend installing a water meter .

Shammi · Answer

Hi, you can approach your water company who offer a free visit to assess if you would benefit or not. I’m a Thames Water customer and the off a smarter home visit with a print out comparing both options.
I hope this helps?
Regards
Shammi

Stephen · Answer

This would totally depend on your water supplier. You can ask them for the price for amount of water you usually use and do your own calculation from there.

Mark · Answer

Yes; getting a water meter installed will save money. Your be more careful to only use the water you need. Making sure you turn off taps properly and conserve the water you use.
I had an external meter installed some time ago,and it have saved me money !

Robert · Answer

No not really as you would be use more water with family of 4 your better off paying every 4 months by direct debit

David · Answer

If you’re happy with the water rate you’re paying at the moment then I’d say stick to that. 
Once you’ve got a meter your rates will almost certainly go up in my experience.

Keith · Answer

No I wouldn’t I was told once count how many rooms you have in your house then count the people if you have more rooms than people it may be worth having a meter fitted if not don’t bother.

John · Answer

I would say no as your charged per unit and unless you want to make sure that everyone in the house understand this and when brushing there teeth they switch the tap off in between brushing so as not to worry about a big bill 
You need to look at your water usage and work it out from there or how many showers/baths per week how many times the dishwasher and washing machine is used also do you fill paddling pools etc

Khashaf · Answer

It most likely work out a lot more expensive. I would stick to the rates as most customers I have especially new builds hate them. But it does make you more aware of saving water which is a good thing.

Ed · Answer

I have a family of 4 and prefer not to have a metre, you need to remember when the kids get older they use more water. Once you go on the metre it is permanent. The water board is trying to get everyone on a metre so you may have no choice.

Is a water meter best for family of 4?

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