Water meter calculator

Find out how much you could save by installing a water meter

See if you could save money by switching to a water meter

It only takes a few minutes to fill out and you'll know straight away how much you could save!

Question 1 of 5

Enter your current annual water bill

So we can give you an accurate comparison we need to know how much you currently pay.

Question 2 of 5

How many people live in your household?

On average, each person in your household uses 11,000 litres of water each year.

Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes approximately 6 litres per minute.

Question 3 of 5

Your bathroom

An average bath uses 80 litres of water. That's nearly twice as much water as a shower. Switch your bath to a shower to save water.

An average shower uses 46 litres of water. You can reduce the amount of water you use by fitting a free water regulator.

An average toilet uses 7.5 litres of water each time it is flushed. Having a dual flush in place can instantly save water, if they are used correctly.

Question 4 of 5

Your kitchen

The average washing machine uses 56 litres of water. You can reduce the amount of water you use by using the eco setting and ensuring it's a full load.

The average dishwasher uses 25 litres of water. You can reduce the amount of water you use by using the eco setting and using a full load.

Question 5 of 5

Your garden hose

The average hose pipe uses 800 litres per hour. You can save water by using a watering can or having a water butt installed.

Great news!

You would save about £{totalSaving} per year just by switching to a water meter

Switch to a meter

Simply switch to a meter and enjoy the savings, using water as you are

Save £{totalSaving} per year

If you continue to use your water as you do today

Switch and reduce water usage

Switch to a water meter and make some changes to your water usage to save even more

  • Swap your hose for a water butt £{waterButtCostSaving}
  • Reduce dishwasher usage by 25% £{dishwasherCostSaving}
  • Swap baths for showers £{showersForBathsCostSaving}
  • Install a FREE Save-A-Flush bag in your toilet £{toiletFlushBagCostSaving}
  • Switch back for free if you change your mind within 24 months
  • By conserving water you'll be helping the environment
  • In most cases we don't require you to be home when the meter is installed
  • We'll give you free water saving devices to help you save even more

It doesn't look like you would save money by switching

If you switch to a meter

Right now, your bill is likely to increase if you just switch to a water meter

Increases your bill by £{totalSaving} per year

If you continue to use your water as you do today

Based on your answers, we can offer some tips to save water and do your bit for the environment

  • Swap your hose for a water butt
  • Reduce dishwasher usage by 25%
  • Swap baths for showers
  • Install a FREE Save-A-Flush bag in your toilet

Note: Please type your answers in manually and no field should be left blank. If your answer to a question is zero, please type a “0” in to the answer field.

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.

Request a water meter

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