Water resources FAQs

08/05/06  How can I save water? 08/05/06  How do companies promote water efficiency? 08/05/06  What is being done to develop water efficiency? 08/05/06  What is Ofwat's role in water conservation? 08/05/06  Which companies have not met their leakage targets and what are they doing? 08/05/06  Are companies doing enough to secure water supplies for their customers? 08/05/06  Are companies' water resource plans available? 08/05/06  Are hosepipe and sprinkler bans necessary? 08/05/06  Are we experiencing drought conditions England and Wales and what are the water companies doing about it? 08/05/06  Can customers be compulsorily metered? 08/05/06  Can I be refused a meter? 08/05/06  Do companies plan their water resources? What is Ofwat's role in this? 08/05/06  Do customers take any notice of restrictions? 08/05/06  Do hosepipe bans apply to everyone? 08/05/06  Does Ofwat tell companies when to introduce a hosepipe ban? 08/05/06  How do I report a leak? 08/05/06  How long should a company take to repair a leak? 08/05/06  How often do the companies update their plans? 08/05/06  If I have a meter installed how will my bill be calculated? 08/05/06  If I pay for what I use, do I need to be careful with how much water I use? 08/05/06  Is leakage a big problem? 08/05/06  What are areas of water scarcity? 08/05/06  What are drought orders and permits? 08/05/06  What are 'assessed charges'? If a company is unable to fit a meter how will I be charged? 08/05/06  What can't I do when a hosepipe/sprinkler ban is in operation? 08/05/06  What do customers think about hosepipe and sprinkler restrictions? 08/05/06  What is Ofwat's role in leakage? 08/05/06  What is our role in maintaining water supplies? 08/05/06  Which water companies have restrictions in place? 08/05/06  Who can opt for a meter? 08/05/06  Who has responsibility for water resources in England and Wales? 08/05/06  Why can't leaks be eliminated completely? 08/05/06  Why do some companies have water supply restrictions? 08/05/06  Why don't we have desalination plants? 08/05/06  Why isn't there a national grid or greater use made of the canal network? 08/05/06  Why isn't there universal metering? 08/05/06  Why weren't hosepipe bans introduced sooner? 08/05/06  Will climate change lead to more problems with resources in the future? 08/05/06  Will I benefit from having a meter fitted? 08/05/06  Are water companies legally obliged to maintain a continuous supply of water? 08/05/06  Do water companies have to pay compensation if there is a drought? 30/12/02  Where can I find information on flooding? 08/08/02  Who is responsible for monitoring water resources?