"Sacha" wrote in message
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Yes, I know I've banged on about 'thank heaven we put the borehole in'
but....a few weeks ago the pump broke down and it took a week to get
another and fit it. During that week, we had to use mains water and last
night Ray told me it cost £500! So it is indeed 'thank heaven for that
borehole'!! I believe our water board is one of the most expensive in the
country but even so! Think of how much we must all cost ourselves if we
waste any - taps left running during teeth brushing, letting it run down
the sink while waiting for it to heat are just two that come to mind.
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I guess you have a water meter then?
Although I could choose to have one and it might indeed save me a bit of
money, I don't want to worry about every time I turn the tap on.
I consider myself responsible about water use and and careful with it but
tbh, if I am prepared to pay a company for supplying me with water quite a
lot of money per year for doing so, it's up to them to do so.
Imagine if your gas or electric supplier said "Pay us xxx every year for
your g or e, but do try not to use it"