Who supplies the water and how is it paid ?
Water is supplied to you by your local water authority. There are two different ways of being charged for your water. Unmetered, a flat rate is charged regardless of how much water is used. An annual statement will be sent to you in March for payment from April. For most people, the cost of water is based on the rateable value of their home. The larger the property the higher the rateable value. Metered charges, you pay for how much you use. People who have a water meter, which includes most houses built after 1990, pay a standing charge and then a cost per litre of water used. Only 20% of UK households have meters. Paying for your water. On metered accounts, you can pay each bill when it is due or over 12 monthly instalments. On unmetered accounts, you can pay once a year, twice a year or up to 8 monthly instalments. These payments can be made via Direct Debits or Standing Orders. Click here for further advice on paying for your water supplies 3.15.11 – v1.
