You need to let your water company know when you're planning to move - and where to. Check your water company's website to find out how to do this. If you have a water meter, give your water company at least 5 working days notice so they can arrange a final meter reading. If you don’t give them enough notice you could be charged for water that's used after you move out. When you've moved If you've moved to an area with a different water company, let them know - check their website to find out how to do this. You can check which water company supplies your area on the Consumer Council for...

You either pay your water bill based on a fixed rate or on the actual amount of water you use, measured with a water meter. This page explains your right to have a meter installed and the pros and cons of switching to a meter. Your right to have a meter installed You have a right to be charged for your water on the basis of what you use. This means you have a right to have a meter installed free of charge, unless it's not practical or is unreasonably expensive to do this. Tenants also have the right to ask for a meter if their tenancy agreement is for six months or longer. If you're considering...

You either pay your water bill based on a fixed rate or on the basis of the amount of water you actually use, measured with a water meter. This page explains how you are charged if you don’t have a water meter and what you can do if you have a query about how much you're charged. Paying your water bill If you pay for water without a meter, the water company expects payment in advance. If you think your bill is wrong, you should contact  your water company. Before you do this, check: it's in your name, especially if you've just moved  and may be billed for water the last resident used it's...