Price water fairly

Only a third of households in Englandpay bills that reflect what they use. Although half will be metered by 2015 only a rapid and planned move to universal metering, with tariffs that discourage waste and protect vulnerable groups, will ensure this precious resource is properly valued.  

Make household water bills reflect the amount of water people use.

• In 2011, the Government Water White Paper should include:
• Proposals to achieve universal water metering by 2020.
• Plans to link smart energy meters for every home with smart water meters.
• By 2015, all water customers in water-stressed areas should be metered.
• By 2015, metered tariff schemes that protect vulnerable customers, deter waste and reflect environmental impact should be implemented nationally. 

Blueprint members will work with the water industry to encourage our members and supporters to opt for metered water.