if you have a water meter fitted in your house why cant you revert back to a rateable value bill.?

Answer 1

I was led to believe that if you requested one, you can revert back. If you buy a property with one fitted, your stuck with it.

I have a meter with a wife and 2 kids. It works out cheaper than the in-laws bill so they got a meter in. Just cut down on baths and have showers and put a rain barrel on the shed downpipe to water the garden.

Answer 2

You cant revert back to the rateable bill because the water companies are making more money out of the meters.

Answer 3

Do not quote me on this! If your water meter is outside the house in a small manhole, simply shovel some cement into the hole. A reading can no longer be obtained, you don't know who did it, and you have the right to refuse a meter fitted inside your home. Back to estimated usage bills for you. (tarmac also works and looks less conspicous).
YOU AIN'T SEEN ME-RIGHT!

Answer 4

I believe water metering is to be compulsory shortly. The water companies applied to the Government during the last water shortages for permission to make them compulsory. The Government agreed.Of course it will mean substantial increases for us all,as when consumption is reduced by the consumer, in an effort to cut their bills,the water companies will raise the charges to ensure their profits remain the same!!!

Answer 5

The water companies have for some years made clear their intention that all premises and homes will eventually have meters and thats why they have promotions such as free fitting etc.The last thing they want to do is have people reverse this as when it becomes compulsory as planned they would have to reverse it again.

Answer 6

Ha! You come with an answer to that one and you'll know the nature of the universe!

I take my water bill off to you sir!

Answer 7

It's all up to your local utility company on how they want to charge. Estimated versus actual. Run this question by them and see what they have to say.