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  • Switching to a meter could pull the plug on rising water bills

    Switching to a water meter could help thousands of households pull the plug on rising water bills and prevent next month’s increase from making an April fool of their finances. The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) says opting for a meter is just one of the ways consumers can dilute the impact of an £8 … Continued

  • Switching to a water meter could bring an April shower of savings

    Switching to a water meter could help thousands of households in Wales cut their bills and bring an April shower of savings. The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) says opting for a meter is just one of the ways consumers could make substantial savings and ease the pressure caused by an increase in many household … Continued

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    Have your say about the water retail market

    A discussion on the steps retailers must take to stem the tide of non-household complaints will be at the top of the agenda, when we hold our next business customer meeting in Birmingham on Thursday, 28 March. As the water retail market approaches its second anniversary, we will be looking at some of the headline … Continued

  • Water companies set out plans to withstand risks to supplies

    Efforts to safeguard water supplies from the risk of more frequent droughts and other challenges will be discussed when water companies meet in London on Tuesday (19 March). The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is bringing together companies from across the South East of England to explain what action they are taking to ensure their … Continued

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    Small businesses being left behind by water market

    Small businesses have not been empowered to make the most of their freedom to switch water retailer, during the first two years of competition in England. The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) says low awareness of the retail water market and a lack of information on switching options is continuing to prevent many businesses from … Continued

  • Water meter calculator bill savings flow past £15 million

    Thousands of consumers are raising a glass to lower water bills after using our water meter calculator to identify £15.4 million in potential annual savings. The calculator has been used more than 260,000 times since April 2018 by consumers eager to see if they might be better off switching to a water meter. Over 22,000 … Continued

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