[poleman]

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/ministers-approve-compulsory-water-meters-195646375.html

[bad trippy]

easy enough to bypass em

[poleman]

I know someone who can do that...not that I would lol

[dd]

Seems perfectly reasonable to me. I am on a water meter and it is not that big a deal and a fair way to pay for water. If it means there is less likelihood of wfp being banned then it can only be a good thing IMO.

[Window Washers]

Seems perfectly reasonable to me. I am on a water meter and it is not that big a deal and a fair way to pay for water. If it means there is less likelihood of wfp being banned then it can only be a good thing IMO.

they will not ban wfp, how could they justify it ?
The average person in a house uses 170 litres a day wfp uses maybe three times that

[rosskesava]

We've all had water meters put in around here whether we wanted them or not.

The law is that I couldn't stop Southern Water installing a meter but I don't have to pay according to the readings from it. I chose to remain on a yearly payment.

Problem solved.

Even if I went over to paying by the meter, anytime during the first year, I could go back to paying yearly.

[Scoop]

We've all had water meters put in around here whether we wanted them or not.

The law is that I couldn't stop Southern Water installing a meter but I don't have to pay according to the readings from it. I chose to remain on a yearly payment.

Problem solved.

Even if I went over to paying by the meter, anytime during the first year, I could go back to paying yearly.

I think this is temporary Ross. They have done the same thing round here but at some stage soon we'll all be metered.

Does anyone remember the good old days when water was included in the rates? I reckon that in 20 years time they'll be charging us to breathe - and watch out for the oxygen shortages - could mean a ban on going to the gym 

[lee_dewing]

I thought as soon as people moved house then a water metre was instaled.

So only a matter of time.

My Ro is at my parents place who are not currently on a water metre.

If i lived in a house (not flat) i'd definately get into the rain harvesting.

Have a few 250ltr rain butts would be full up from this week and next weeks weather

Anyone started doing this in conjuction with using Aqua-dapter (just got one)

wonder how much water you would be saving

[dd]

Seems perfectly reasonable to me. I am on a water meter and it is not that big a deal and a fair way to pay for water. If it means there is less likelihood of wfp being banned then it can only be a good thing IMO.

they will not ban wfp, how could they justify it ?
The average person in a house uses 170 litres a day wfp uses maybe three times that

Veolia Water are currently set to ban wfp for use on domestic properties in July. Unfortunately they supply my water.

[William McCafferty]

Severn Trent have tried 3 times to fit a meter, but they cannot because of the gas pipes and gas meter are in the way.

I live on my own so I even get a discount off my bill

[Steve Sed]

Seems perfectly reasonable to me. I am on a water meter and it is not that big a deal and a fair way to pay for water. If it means there is less likelihood of wfp being banned then it can only be a good thing IMO.

they will not ban wfp, how could they justify it ?
The average person in a house uses 170 litres a day wfp uses maybe three times that

Veolia Water are currently set to ban wfp for use on domestic properties in July. Unfortunately they supply my water.

Not so:

EXCEPTIONS

(ii) any person whose business was in existence before 15 March 2012 and whose income is
solely dependent on cleaning:
· private motor-vehicles;
· walls or windows at domestic premises;
· paths or patios; or
· other artificial outdoor surfaces
may use a hosepipe for these purposes;

https://central.veoliawater.co.uk/docs/QA-TUB-29-03-12-web__2_.pdf

[Halfadaylee]

We've all had water meters put in around here whether we wanted them or not.

The law is that I couldn't stop Southern Water installing a meter but I don't have to pay according to the readings from it. I chose to remain on a yearly payment.

Problem solved.

Even if I went over to paying by the meter, anytime during the first year, I could go back to paying yearly.

My guess would be that they just keep increasing the yearly tarriff/rate, untill your better off on the meter
Art

[dd]

Seems perfectly reasonable to me. I am on a water meter and it is not that big a deal and a fair way to pay for water. If it means there is less likelihood of wfp being banned then it can only be a good thing IMO.

they will not ban wfp, how could they justify it ?
The average person in a house uses 170 litres a day wfp uses maybe three times that

Veolia Water are currently set to ban wfp for use on domestic properties in July. Unfortunately they supply my water.

Not so:

EXCEPTIONS

(ii) any person whose business was in existence before 15 March 2012 and whose income is
solely dependent on cleaning:
· private motor-vehicles;
· walls or windows at domestic premises;
· paths or patios; or
· other artificial outdoor surfaces
may use a hosepipe for these purposes;

https://central.veoliawater.co.uk/docs/QA-TUB-29-03-12-web__2_.pdf

Yes I am allowed to wfp currently but form the beginning of July it is Veolia's stated intention to ban it except for use on commercial premises.

[Perfect Windows]

I don't see what the problem is meant to be with metering.

If someone came to you and said "We're going to change the way you're charged for gas and electricity so you pay a flat rate based upon the value of your rates" you'd think they had gome mad.  Why should water be any different.

We had compulsory water meters in Southampton and I approved entirely.

1. Why should my OAP neighbour pay the same as I do with my wife, two kids and an RO kit?

2. Usage typically drops by 10-15% after metering, so water supply shortages are much less likely.

If your business can't take the strain, you need to put up your prices.

Vin

[rg1]

I don't see what the problem is meant to be with metering.

If someone came to you and said "We're going to change the way you're charged for gas and electricity so you pay a flat rate based upon the value of your rates" you'd think they had gome mad.  Why should water be any different.

We had compulsory water meters in Southampton and I approved entirely.

1. Why should my OAP neighbour pay the same as I do with my wife, two kids and an RO kit?

2. Usage typically drops by 10-15% after metering, so water supply shortages are much less likely.

If your business can't take the strain, you need to put up your prices.

Vin

All the time they keep building new housing estates, there will always be water shortages. imo

[bad trippy]

Seems perfectly reasonable to me. I am on a water meter and it is not that big a deal and a fair way to pay for water. If it means there is less likelihood of wfp being banned then it can only be a good thing IMO.

they will not ban wfp, how could they justify it ?
The average person in a house uses 170 litres a day wfp uses maybe three times that

Veolia Water are currently set to ban wfp for use on domestic properties in July. Unfortunately they supply my water.

can they legally? Whos law do you break if you ignore the ban? Can all the shinners in your area club together and take em to court?

[www.com]

Probably a fine. Don't think anyone has ever be fined for ignoring a water ban in the UK though

[G Griffin]

I wonder if the drought continues, them Africans are going to start sending us £2 a month.

[mark dew]

I wonder if the drought continues, them Africans are going to start sending us £2 a month.

very funny idea

[DaveG]

I wonder if the drought continues, them Africans are going to start sending us £2 a month.