Water, without the waffle

Practical water bill guides

Check a charge, read your meter, find support or cut consumption with advice designed to be acted on.

Find the cause of a suddenly high water bill, from leaks and estimated readings to tariff changes, and work through a practical checklist.

Read a UK water meter correctly, know which digits to submit, find the meter and use a simple leak test.

Practical ways to save water at home, with realistic litre estimates for showers, toilets, appliances and the garden.

Find social tariffs, WaterSure, payment plans and independent support if you are struggling to pay a UK water bill.

Understand water charges per cubic metre, litres-to-m³ conversion, standing charges and why wastewater changes the total.

What to do about water when moving home: meter readings, finding the supplier, opening an account and estimating the new bill.