On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:47 +0100, Stephen had
this to say:

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.

On the other hand, you probably 'dispose' of water from elsewhere,
such as bottles of pop, tea, coffee etc from restaurants, pubs and so
on, so it's a case of swings and roundabouts.

My local water company (Northumbrian Water) charges on the basis of
equal quantities supplied and disposed of.

--
Frank Erskine