I’ve just received an email from my water supplier advising that “we all need to save water this summer” and it got me thinking why every household does not have a water meter fitted? Surely having a meter would help people save water? I know of many people who don’t have water meters and because they don’t, the amount of water they waste - I’ve seen it with my own eyes - is criminal! For example, allowing the kitchen tap to run, on full flow, whilst they attend to something else. Watering their lush gardens every day. Full flushed toilet every time. Surely if people paid for the water they use, it would stop wastage? When I’ve mentioned running taps etc., I’m told “Oh it’s ok, I’m not on a meter.” Why don’t water companies make it compulsory to have a water meter fitted to all properties? I’m sure the cost would be very high but in the long run, precious water would be saved which would benefit everyone.
