Andrew Gabriel wrote:
In article ,
"BillR" writes:
Why is that the rising main comes in via the roof in some old
properties?

The whole terrace was probably plumbed together and not as
individual houses. I have two points were water enters mine,
and there's only one feed from the road for the terrace (as
my neighbour who dug it up and ripped it out then discovered;-).
I'm not sure what would happen if any of us wanted water meters.

They have to give you a reduction in your water charges if you ask for a
meter and they can't fit one.