Written questions

Water: Meters

Commons · Question 70624 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 10 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Rupa Huq

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to make smart metering mandatory in the water sector.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 10 Sep 2025

Water companies already have the ability to charge by water meters on a mandatory basis in areas designated water stressed. This is only able to feature in water companies’ long-term plans if it represents value for money and has customer support. The Gov...