I wouldn't care as much if we owned the water we paid for but we don't - We only rent it! And the bastards charge us to put it back into the system as well!

On the subject of meters - don't fall for the line that you only pay for what you use. Don't forget that they will apply a standing charge just for having the meter. In my case, when I had a flat in Whitley Bay, I hardly used any as I was only in the flat 4 nights a week but I still paid £30 a month for the privelege:-(

DeG