Household water bill rule that could save people £1,068 a year

NewsCost Of LivingSevern Trent WaterTip has left one water bill payer £1,068 better off.21:32, 22 Aug 2026Household water bill rule that could save people £1,068 a yearA handy tip from BBC and ITV star Martin Lewis could cut one household bill. A tip from Mr Lewis, who has a BBC Sounds podcast and ITV show, has left one water bill payer £1,068 better off.‌The 54-year-old explained on the Money Saving Experty website: “If there are more bedrooms in your home than people, or the same number, check out getting a meter.‌"With many providers, you've two years to assess whether having a water meter is worth it and, if you decide it isn't right for you, you can ask your water company to switch you back to an unmetered bill.”‌READ MORE Two million people aged over 65 face letter from HMRCMartin ad