Switching to a water meter is easy
A water meter could save you on average £264 a year and reduce the amount of water you use by up to 20%. It could not only reduce your bill, but also help save water and protect our local environment.
To find out if a water meter is right for you, try our water usage calculator to see if you can save money.
If you'd like independent advice to find out if a water meter is right for you, The Consumer Council for Water (CC Water) has a free water meter calculator, that tells you if you can save money with a meter.
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Switching to a water meter is easy. It will only take a few minutes
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How can I save money on a water meter?
- Become more aware of your usage, and the less you use, the less you pay.
- You'll also use less energy because 25% of your energy bill comes from heating water. That means you'll save money on your energy bills too.
- Get personalised water saving tips.
Why switch to a water meter?
- You pay for the water you use, rather than the Rateable Value of your home.
- Get it for free.
- Only pay for the water you use. It puts you in control of your water bill.
- Receive a six monthly bill instead of a yearly bill.
- You'll be covered by a switchback guarantee - if a water meter isn't right for you we'll switch you back.
- View your usage in your online account and see how it compares to similar households.
- They help reduce leakage and predict water demand so we can make sure we always have enough great-tasting water flowing into your home.
What if I rent my home?
If your tenancy agreement is for over six months, you can apply for a water meter online, and you don't need your landlord's permission. Try our online usage calculator to see if you could save money with a meter.
If your agreement is for less than six months, you need your landlord's permission to apply. Download our landlord permission form and email it to webbill@nwl.co.uk - make sure to include your name, address and account number if you know it, so we can sort out your application quickly.
Here is what our customers are saying after switching to a water meter:
A Haley
Our water bill is £18 monthly, we don't skimp on usage although we shower rather than fill the bath. We use a fair amount of water on the garden in summer too. Definitely better with a meter.
S Coffey
I’m down to £16 on a meter. Two of us are in the house. Moved to a meter about 8 years ago. Couldn’t recommend it more. The website is very easy to use giving you the information you need.
M Brown
I am single and save a huge amount..My bill has halved at the very least...Fantastic.
Water meters help the environment too
As customers on a water meter use up to 20% less water, that saving will help keep the water flowing for everyone to enjoy, creatures great or small.
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