Stephen wrote:
Hello,

Would anyone know about water meters?

We're a bit grumpy because we've found out that not only are we
charged per litre on drinking water (which is fair enough, that's what
the meter is for after all); we are charged for sewerage on the same
amount. That seems wrong because not all the water from the taps goes
to the drains. I'm thinking of steam from cooking, the dishwasher, the
shower, etc.

My main concern is that we are keen gardeners and a lot of water goes
onto the garden. Whilst the other examples might be small, the amount
we use on the garden is not.

The down pipes on our gutters do not make it easy for us to connect
butts, but I am thinking about getting some new down pipes installed
to help us with that.

In the meantime, the water co. have said if we fit a meter on the
garden tap we will not have to pay sewerage on the water used on the
garden. The problem is that I see there are different classes of
meter; does anyone know which class I would need for a garden tap?

TIA
Stephen.
Welcome to the real world Stephen. Waste water costs money to process.
However, if you look at your bill, I think you will find you are charged
for sewage at the rate of 92.5% of the clean water measured by your
supply meter.
Meters are normally supplied by the water board - mine certainly was
even though I fitted it myself. Secondary meters may well be different
but the water board should nevertheless be able to provide the
specification. Watch out for any charges they may impose to read the
second meter especially as the intention is to move towards roadside,
remote metering using readers in vans.

Bob