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Majority of South West homes now on metersMORE than half of householders in Devon and Cornwall are now on water meters – saving million of pounds and millions of litres.
Figures from South West Water show for the first time the number of our customers with meters is higher than those without. Some 53% - 395,000 households in the region – have meters and we forecast two out of every three customers will have them installed by 2010. For many customers, switching to a meter puts pounds back in their pockets as free installation is often followed by lower bills. Independent consumer website uSwitch estimates pensioners living on their own in the South West could save more than £200 annually with a meter. Meanwhile, a young couple in their first home could see their bill fall by £100 or more. Well-known activist for the elderly Albert Venison knows what a bargain a meter can be and has been distributing advice leaflets through his Devon Pensioners' Action Forum around the region. He said: "There is no reason why elderly people should be afraid of considering a meter. We would encourage everyone to take a look to see if you save money. I know I have been since having one." Research also shows consumers on meters tend to use less water – so switching can not only save money but also help protect the environment. South West Water's Director of Customer Service Monica Read added: "Switching to a meter has been an overwhelmingly positive experience for tens of thousands of our customers. Meters tend to make consumers keep more of an eye on their everyday water use and reward them financially for using less. "And although the region is thankfully not experiencing the same water restrictions as other parts of the country, we always advise our customers to use water wisely. Metering does play a helpful role in protecting our region's precious water resources." - Ends - Published: 25 September 2006 NOTES TO EDITORS:
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