Water Bill.

[Lyminge]

I'm on my own, don't run the dishwasher, clothes washer once to twice a week etc. And am not at all wasteful with water!
But my bill has been doubled from £15, per month to £30, and feel it is wrong. I have a meter. Any help suggestions, comments appreciated.

[dannyk13]

Have you been informed as to why your bill has been doubled? If not I would contact your supplier to find out why.

[fiction-factory]

Do a test. to see if there's a leak. Read the meter, use absolutely no water for maybe half a day, and then reread the meter.
But are you sure it's really showing a big increase in water use?
Maybe teh previous bills were based on estimates and you ended up in arrears so they put the monthly payment up

[cupotee2]

I'm with Anglia Water and know they have cancelled the Sowlo rate [not sure if that's spelt right] cheaper charge for low users to make it fairer to everyone!

I pay £30 per month but there are 2 of us here and other half isn't the most economical, when running water.

Sounds like similar may apply where you live but I would query is with your water company.

[fiction-factory]

If it's just increased consumption danny I don't think they spell it out other than to tell you how many cubic metres you used.
But yes they should have told you if there has been a change in some aspects of the bill such as fixed charge or charge for surface water removal or even in the price per cubic metre but I doubt these will lead to anything like a doubling. They should also have explained about any arrears if that is the reason.
So look at your bill, test your meter as I suggested above and then ring them if you still can't see what's happened

[Lyminge]

Thanks all. I have rung them and are going to read the meter. But for example my daughter with two teenagers only pays £30 a month.

I just hope I haven't got a leak....!

[ivor4781]

you should be on a special low use rates this is mainly for single occupancy