Why choose to have a water meter?
With a water meter you only pay for what you use, allowing you to take full control of your bill. You're also more likely to reduce your water use, helping the environment.
Did you know that 9/10 Bristol Water customers have lowered their bills after switching to a meter?
9/10 people have lower bills after switching to a meter
On average people saved £109* in a year after switching
No risk. If your bills aren't lower we'll refund the difference
Switch to a water meter
It’s free to switch to a water meter and if you don’t save money within the first two years, you can switch back for free.
Lower bills promise/switch back
If after 2 years your bills are higher we will be in contact to let you know a comparison between your metered and unmetered charges. If you then decide to switch back you are eligible for a refund of any overpayments.
You can request to switch back for free any time during the first 2 years, refunds apply after 2 years of metered charges. Switching back excludes customers switched automatically due to moving house.
The details about switching
A member of our metering team will be in touch to check that you are eligible for a meter and explain the full process. Installation takes up to 3 months. Usually you don’t need to be home for installation. If you do, we’ll pick a date that’s convenient for you.
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Money-saving tips
Save even more by managing how you use water
By following these quick tips you'll soon be on your way to helping the environment and reducing your water use at home.
Having a water meter unlocks the ability to save money by controlling how much water you use. 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.
Simply turning the tap off when you brush your teeth or when you are washing the dishes will save money on your water bill.
Cut your showers down to four minutes instead of 10 minutes and you could save around 20 litres of water every time you wash.
We all love the occasional bath, but showers do use significantly less water. By switching to a shower, you could save 34 litres of water per wash.
Check your dishwasher or washing machine to see if they have an eco setting. If they do, consider using that instead of a standard wash as it'll use less water.
Fitting flow restrictors and low-flush devices around your home can make a big difference to how much water you use. It's the equivalent of using energy-efficient lightbulbs and will save you money for years to come.
Watering the plants using a hose uses a surprising amount of water. By switching to a water butt you'll be making big savings on your water bill and helping the environment at the same time.
Simply turning the tap off when you brush your teeth or when you are washing the dishes will save money on your water bill.
Cut your showers down to four minutes instead of 10 minutes and you could save around 20 litres of water every time you wash.
We all love the occasional bath, but showers do use significantly less water. By switching to a shower, you could save 34 litres of water per wash.
Check your dishwasher or washing machine to see if they have an eco setting. If they do, consider using that instead of a standard wash as it'll use less water.
Fitting flow restrictors and low-flush devices around your home can make a big difference to how much water you use. It's the equivalent of using energy-efficient lightbulbs and will save you money for years to come.
Watering the plants using a hose uses a surprising amount of water. By switching to a water butt you'll be making big savings on your water bill and helping the environment at the same time.
Simply turning the tap off when you brush your teeth or when you are washing the dishes will save money on your water bill.
Cut your showers down to four minutes instead of 10 minutes and you could save around 20 litres of water every time you wash.
We all love the occasional bath, but showers do use significantly less water. By switching to a shower, you could save 34 litres of water per wash.
Check your dishwasher or washing machine to see if they have an eco setting. If they do, consider using that instead of a standard wash as it'll use less water.
Fitting flow restrictors and low-flush devices around your home can make a big difference to how much water you use. It's the equivalent of using energy-efficient lightbulbs and will save you money for years to come.
Watering the plants using a hose uses a surprising amount of water. By switching to a water butt you'll be making big savings on your water bill and helping the environment at the same time.
*£109 saving based on a random sample of 6,500 Bristol Water customers who opted for a meter.