The case for compulsory metering grows
- From: Vol 8, Issue 9 (September 2007)
- Category: General
- Region: Europe
- Country: United Kingdom
- Related Companies: Folkestone & Dover Water Services and Veolia Water
Water-stressed areas in England and Wales have moved a step closer to compulsory metering. It will have to fight for its place in the battle to secure long-term security of supply.
Compulsory metering could be applied to customers living in those areas of England and Wales which are under greatest water stress, the Government announced in mid-August.
Affected water companies could be granted such powers within the framework of their 25-year forward plans, according to environment minister Phil Woolas. The metering plans, developed by the Water Saving
Group, will come into ...
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