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Choosing to have a meter

installing a water meter

Many of our customers have found having a water meter fitted can help reduce their bills as they only pay for the water they use.

Below are just some of the benefits to you, the community and the environment, which could help you decide if metering is right for you.  

Benefits for you:

  • A water meter gives you control over how much you use and therefore how much you pay.
  • Many people save around £100.
  • The water meter is fitted FREE of charge.
  • With our switchback guarantee, you can change back to unmeasured charges at anytime during the first 24 months if you are not happy.  

Benefits to the environment and community:

  • Metering encourages us to reduce our water usage and therefore have less impact on the environment in which we live.
  • Being water efficient, in the same way as being energy efficient, helps us maintain sustainable lifestyles.
  • By cutting back on the amount of water we waste, less water needs to be taken from underground sources to meet demand.

Frequently asked questions related to water meters

How can I apply for a water meter?

To apply for a water meter please download and print our Water Meter Application Form or to request an application form please contact us by sending an enquiry email or calling 01429 858 050 from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays. Please return all competed meter application forms to Hartlepool Water, 3 Lancaster Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8LW.

How much will my meter bill be?

You metered bill will depends on how much water passes through your meter However, our Ready Reckoner will enable you to estimate how much your metered bill will be, depending on, for example, the number of people living in your household.

What metered tariff options are available?

Depending on your circumstances, a wide variety of metered tariff options are available, as described on our tariffs and charges page.

What happens once I have applied for a water meter?

If you choose to have a water meter installed, we will aim to fit your meter within 50 working days of us receiving the application.  

It is usual for us to survey you property to identify the best place to fit the meter. If the meter can be fitted at the time of the survey, this will be completed without further authorisation. There is no need for you to be present when we do this, although if we are unable to complete the survey, we will contact you to make an appointment.  

Sometimes additional work, like the replacement of the stop tap chamber, is required in order to fit the meter. Often we will spray the area where the excavation is required with temporary paint.  

If the meter is installed outside you property, it may be necessary to reinstate the area temporarily to allow it to settle. Permanent reinstatement will be carried out within six months.  

After a meter has been fitted, we will show the adjustments on your next bill. If you have any queries regarding your bill please contact us. 

Demand for meters to be installed
Demand for water meters is considerably higher during the Spring and Summer and work may take a little longer. In this instance, bills will be backdated to the 50th working day if we delay the installation

How can I be more waterwise?

Many of us waste water … just think about how long the tap is left running each time you clean your teeth or when you use a hosepipe when washing your car.  

By making a few small changes to your habits, you can help to save water, not by going short or without, but by cutting our waste and unnecessary use.  

For further information please see our using water wisely or contact us.

For further information please contact us by sending an enquiry email or calling us on 01429 858 050 from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.

 

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