Water meter muddle

Neptune3 · 2025-10-04T07:04:42+02:00

Discover how a water meter mix-up affected bills in Cyprus flats. Learn to ensure your meter is connected correctly to avoid costly mistakes.

Neptune3 Active member

Member since 19 August 2024

Neptune3Active memberYesterday 05:04:42

I live in a flat, and recently had a water leak. My plumber had to switch off the water to fix it.聽 It turned out that my water meter was not connected to my water tank, but to another water tank on the roof. So for 4 years, the water bills were my neighbours water use, and vice versa.

The water board have now switched the meters round. But here is the thing: the water board man says this is not the first incident, and he has met this on a few occasions.

So, the moral of the story is: if you live in a flat- check your water meter is yours, and not your neighbour's!聽

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus ExpertYesterday 05:26:03

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Yep good solid advice as often the tanks are not clearly marked and as such cannot always be identified by the owners committee or management company...regarding leaks and repairs required as well as bills