How much might you pay if you had a water meter?
Before you decide whether or not to install a water meter you may want to know roughly how much your water will cost.
Alternatively, if you've already got a meter then you might be interested to know how much you can expect to be charged for the year, assuming you use an average amount of water.
Average annual metered charges
The table below shows the average annual metered charges for water and waste water services based upon the number of people in a household. The figures include standing charges and are valid for 2011/12. Please remember that our prices are reviewed annually.
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No. of people in household
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Low usage
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£188
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£277
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£365
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£454
|
£542
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Average usage
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£226
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£353
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£428
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£489
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£618
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High usage
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£277+
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£403+
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£530+
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£656+
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£757+
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These figures will vary depending on your individual circumstances so they should only be used for guidance.
If your waste water services are provided by another water company, your waste water charges will be based on their metered tariff.
Which of your household appliances uses the most water?
The table below gives a rough guide to how much water your household appliances might use and how much they could cost each time you use them.
The typical costs of usage include our charges for taking it away but don't include standing charges.
The cost of water is actually very low - in fact you can enjoy around 40 glasses of Yorkshire water for just 1p!
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Activity
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Typical consumption (litres)
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Typical cost of usage (p)
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Flushing the toilet
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|
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- Pre 2001
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10
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2p
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- Post 2001
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5
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1p
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Brushing your teeth (with tap running)
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6 per minute
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1p
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Taking a shower
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|
|
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- Power shower
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100
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22p
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- Normal shower
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40
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9p
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Having a bath
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80
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18p
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Using a washing machine
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80
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18p
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Using a dishwasher
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25
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6p
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Washing up (bowl or sink)
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10
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2p
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Cooking or food preparation
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17
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4p
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Using a hosepipe or sprinkler
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150
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30p
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