Saving money while helping the environment is easier than you might think. Nick is one of our many happy customers who’ve made the switch to a water meter. He didn’t just reduce his bills - it changed how he thought about using water.
Meet Nick
Nick lives alone in a two-bedroom flat in St Pauls, though his daughter visits from time to time. While he tries to be careful with water, he doesn’t call himself an environmentalist.
“I try to do my bit for the planet” Nick says, “but I wouldn’t say I’m super active about it.”
Why switch to a water meter?
At first, Nick was hesitant about getting a water meter.
“I didn’t think it was worth getting a water meter,” he admits. “I’ve always been a bit sceptical about claims you can save money, but a friend recommended it, so I thought I’d give it a go.”
The results
Nick was pleasantly surprised when his first bill arrived.
“It literally cut my bills in half,” he says. “I’m saving around £30 a month - that’s £360 a year!”
Switching to a water meter didn’t just save Nick money - it also made him more mindful of his water use.
“Having a water meter has made me think more about water usage. For instance, cutting down on my shower time, how I wash my dishes, even which button I use to flush the toilet,” he explains.
Who can save money with a water meter?
Nick’s story isn’t unique. Our research shows that 9 out of 10 customers who switch to a water meter save money. On average, those savings amount to £109 a year.
A good rule of thumb is that households with fewer people than bedrooms (for example, two people living in a three-bedroom house) are likely to save money.
You’re more likely to save money by making the switch if:
- you live alone
- you live with your partner in a family-sized home
- your children have grown up and moved out.
A recommendation from Nick
When asked if he’d recommend switching to a water meter, Nick doesn’t hesitate:
“100 per cent I would! The money I’m saving is really useful, and it feels good knowing you’re saving water and helping the planet.”
Switching to a water meter isn’t just a smart financial decision - it’s a way to make a positive impact on the environment.
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How does using less water help the environment?
As water meters only charge you for the amount of water you use, every drop you save will have a positive impact on the cost of your water bill and help the environment.
If you’re careful with your water use all year round, you can help to ensure our water reserves are high enough going into a dry spell, and there is plenty of water available for wildlife too.
And, less water used means less carbon emissions. The treatment process for drinking water is energy intensive, with more energy being used to pump the water around our network of pipes. We’re investing in renewable energy but every drop of water you save, means less water we need to treat, and less energy used.
Water saving tips
Even if you don’t have a water meter yet, there are loads of and help the environment:
- Shorten your showers: By reducing your shower from 8 minutes to 4 you could save 40 litres of water each time! Get a FREE 4 minute shower timer.
- Turn off taps: Don’t leave the tap running when brushing your teeth or dishes.
- Fix leaks: A leaky loo can waste up to 400 litres of water a day, adding £100s to your water bill.
- Use full loads: Only run your dishwasher or washing machine when it’s full.
- Install water saving devices: Order your free water saving gadgets - from 4 minute shower timers to magical Swellgel to reduce watering in your garden.
How to find out if a meter could work for you
Curious if a water meter could save you money? Try our calculator! It’s quick, easy, and can give you an estimate of your potential savings.
