Thousands of water meters will be installed throughout Folkestone from next week as part of an ongoing conservation drive.
More than half the town’s houses are already on the compulsory scheme, with a further 11,000 meters due to be set up over the next 18 months.
Folkestone and Dover Water began to introduce metering two years ago after the region was awarded area of water scarcity status by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
It began with a trial scheme in Lydd, and since then more than 8,000 homes have been covered.
It is hoped that all households in the Folkestone and Dover area will be on compulsory meters by 2010.
Metering and water efficiency manager Ian McAthy said: "Meters are usually installed at external stop taps that are mostly located in pavements or verges. Only a handful will have to be installed inside properties so for most customers it will take place almost unnoticed.
"Customers will be sent letters advising them of when their property will be metered, and they will also be given an information pack that highlights the opportunities for water-saving."
Visit www.fdws.co.uk for more information or call the company helpline on 0845 888 5 888.
POSTED: 29/05/2009 13:28:17
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