Affordablity, continuity of supply and the quality of fresh water are my 3 top priorities.  I consider myself lucky to live in an area of the UK where these priorities are well met and would not wish Portsmouth Water's future plans to jeopardise them.  My household does not use an excessive amount of water (no baths, just showers) but enjoy the freedom of not having a water meter......not being overly mean with it just to save a few quid at the end of the month.  I understand the fairness of a meter but the longer I can not have one the better.  I'm not sure buying a house with a meter already installed would put me off but it may well be a factor in the overall buying decision