Metered or unmetered?

Learn more about your bills and what they cover

Find out more about your bill

Your bill will be different depending on whether you have a water meter.

With a meter, you pay for the water you use plus a standing charge to cover things like pipes, pumps and customer service.

Without a meter, we estimate how much water your household uses based on the Rateable Value (RV) of your home. RV is set by factors like the size and location of your home. You also pay a standing charge.

If we are unable to fit a water meter at your home, you’ll go onto an assessed tariff. This is based on the average of what a household that’s similar to yours would pay with a meter.

We’ve broken down the different parts of your bill: example of a metered bill and unmetered bill.

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Ways to reduce your bill

We’d all like to save money where possible. Here are a few ways to reduce your bill or make it easier to manage.

Get a water meter
Get a water meter fitted for FREE – most people find they save money. If you don’t save in the first two years, you can switch back and we’ll refund the difference.
Save water
If you have a water meter, using less water will cut your bills and help the environment. You can even get FREE water-saving devices from us.
Pay by Direct Debit

Pay by Direct Debit to help spread the cost of your bill.

See if you’re eligible for support

Use our eligibility calculator to find out what other support might apply to you.

(click on the chat button in the bottom-right hand corner of the page.)

Find other sources of help

Sign up with Lightning Reach to find out whether you can claim grants, benefits or other forms of help from multiple providers.

Other sources of help for paying your bill.

Get a water meter fitted for FREE – most people find they save money. If you don’t save in the first two years, you can switch back and we’ll refund the difference.
If you have a water meter, using less water will cut your bills and help the environment. You can even get FREE water-saving devices from us.

Pay by Direct Debit to help spread the cost of your bill.

Use our eligibility calculator to find out what other support might apply to you.

(click on the chat button in the bottom-right hand corner of the page.)

Sign up with Lightning Reach to find out whether you can claim grants, benefits or other forms of help from multiple providers.

Other sources of help for paying your bill.

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Your metered bill

We've broken down the different parts of your metered bill here.

Your metered bill

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Your unmetered bill

We've broken down the different parts of your unmetered bill here.

Your unmetered bill

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Priority Services

If you have additional needs or a disability, you can sign up to our Priority Services register for free.

Access priority services

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Pay your bill

Choose from several ways to pay your water bill, learn about how your bill is calculated, and log in to your account.

Choose your payment option

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Need help paying your bill

If you’re struggling to pay, we have a range of plans to reduce your bills or help manage your payments. See our payment support page to find out more.

Payment support

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