Clever Ways to Slash Your Water Bills
Let’s be honest, water bills aren’t the most exciting part of life. But with some smart, simple tweaks to how you use water around your home, you can seriously shrink how much you pay each year.
Whether you’re trying to be more eco-friendly or just watching what goes out of your bank account, Magic Freebies’ top tips will help you save without having to give up the things you love.
Consider a water meter
In England and Wales, households can choose to have a water meter fitted for free. Instead of paying a flat fee based on your home’s size you’re charged for what you actually use; and that can lead to big savings, especially for smaller households or low users.
Plus, most water companies let you switch back within a couple of years if it doesn’t save you money. So it’s low risk and worth trying if you want to cut costs.
If you’re told ‘No’ ask for an Assessed Charge
Sometimes a water meter can’t be fitted, for example in some flats where pipes are shared. If that happens, you’re entitled to ask for an assessed bill, which means your supplier looks at how many people live in your home and other details to give you a fairer charge.
It’s a quick call or online form in most cases and can easily trim your bill!
Look out for Assistance Schemes
If your household income is low, or you’re struggling with bills, your water company might offer discounted tariffs that cap or reduce what you pay, sometimes dramatically.
These are called social tariffs, and they’re designed to make water bills affordable. There’s also WaterSure if you use extra water because of family size or medical needs. This can cap your usage charges regardless of how much you actually use. Look into it if it sounds like you are eligible!
Grab free water-saving devices
Here’s a good one - many suppliers offer free water-saving gadgets to help you cut down your usage. These include things like:
- Low flow shower heads
- Tap flow regulators
- Shower timers
- Toilet cistern bags
- Garden hose nozzles
These aren’t just freebies, they work!. Cutting your water use doesn’t just shrink your bill, it also reduces the energy used to heat and treat water (great for the planet too!)
Change habits
Even small changes around the house add up. Try these to shave your daily usage:
- Take shorter showers
- Turn off the tap when brushing teeth
- Only run the dishwasher when full
- Fix drips — a dripping tap can waste hundreds of litres each week
What we think
Cutting your water bills doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. With a few handy tools, smart decisions (like choosing the right billing option), and a couple of habit tweaks, you could significantly lower your weekly and yearly water costs.
And, as we all know, water prices are rising every few months, so every drop saved definitely matters!