I am against water meters due to previous experiences on the Isle of Wight. They are not cost efficient for customers due to frequent leaks in the pipes between meters and the inside of the property. Also when people used less water Southern Water just kept increasing the unit price to maximise profits - this makes it impossible to save money. Meters also penalise those on lower incomes, especially families with children,  likely to live in lower rated properties but have little effect on the better off who do not have to worry about the cost of such an essential utility. I believe hosepipe bans should be used more often, and would like to see what steps businesses are expected to take or voluntarily take to save water. Maybe you could describe how you are promoting that side of things?