Depending on how much you are currently paying, you could be better off switching to a water meter. This is often the case if you live alone or have more bedrooms than people in your home. The great news is that United Utilities fit meters for free and if you change your mind or find you are not making a saving, you can switch back to a rateable value within 24 months of the meter being fitted.
To help you decide whether a water meter is right for you, please visit the United Utilities website or phone the Customer Finance Team on 0161 217 6016 to request a water meter application pack.
If you have a water meter, you pay for all the water that you use – so the less you use, the less you pay.
Making simple changes to your daily routine can make a significant difference to your bank balance, and these small savings can start to add up over the year:
- Do not let taps run
- Fix any leaks
- Opt for a shower instead of a bath
For more information, please contact the Money Advice Team.
If you apply to have a meter fitted free of charge but one cannot be installed due to the design of the property, you may still be able to make savings by changing your water charge tariff. Assessed charges are available where meters cannot be fitted, comprising of a fixed annual amount varying according to the type of premises or number of occupants. The new charge would be applied from the date of your meter survey.
If you are struggling to pay for your water or other household bills there might be help available to reduce your water charge.
United Utilities offer various schemes to make charges more affordable and we can support you to access these schemes where you meet the criteria.
Call the team on 0161 217 6016 (option 3) if you would like to be considered.
