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With the overall cost of living rising by the year, lots of us are keen to reduce our household bills as much as possible. Unfortunately, water is one of those things we just can’t live without, but how can we keep our water bills down and free up that money to use for something more exciting?

Do I need a water meter?

Unfortunately, we don’t get the choice of which company supplies and charges us for water like we do for gas and electric suppliers. But we do have a choice in whether to have a water meter on our property. This may save you some money, but to find out more, consult MoneySavingExpert’s website, which has advice on which households would benefit from a water meter

Use less, save money

Whether you are on a water meter or not, the main way to reduce your water bills is to make small changes to the amount of water you use. If you’re used to having baths, consider switching to a shower as this can use considerably less water than filling the tub, which can be up to 80 litres a time! And keep those showers short – just a few minutes less in the shower each day makes a good difference, too.

Check for wasted water in leaky pipes

Take a few minutes to check out all the pipes that are visible to you to ensure there are no slow leaks or drips. Even a slow drip will amount to quite a bit of wasted water over the course of a year. A plumber can fix any problem areas. Using copper pipe from a specialist supplier such as watkinspowis.co.uk for any plumbing repairs can be much better value thanks to its longevity and reliability.

Other tips and tricks

Flushing the loo multiple times each day adds up, too. Consider putting a water-saving device into your cistern to reduce the amount of water used each time. These are sometimes available for free from your water company.