Rick wrote:

I am wondering if I am getting ripped off for my water bills, I am
paying 40 quid a month, more than my leccie and gas added together.

Is this a normal ammount for 2 adults and 2 kids, or should I get a
meter fitted .........

If you haven't got a meter fitted, then AFAIK it doesn't matter how many
folk you have using water, isn't the amount proportional to the size of
home/garden and whether you tell them you use a hosepipe and/or sprinkler?

I'd be interested to know how they come up with figures; at least with
council tax they tell you what band you are, and you can compare your
banding to other properties s to help you decide if its right. I don't
know how/if you can do that with water, other than opt for a meter.

David