Water rates

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What it really means

The water bill, paid to the regional water company. Some homes have a water meter (pay for what you use); others pay a fixed yearly amount. You cannot choose your water company — each area has one supplier.

Chinese explanation

水费，交给所在地区的自来水公司。有些住宅装水表（按用量付费），有些按固定年费缴纳。水务公司不能自选——每个地区只有一家。

Example conversation

A: Who do we pay for water? B: Severn Trent covers this area — we’ll set up an account when we move in.

A：水费交给谁？ B：这个地区归 Severn Trent 管——入住时我们去开个户。

What you could say back

“Is the property on a water meter or fixed rates?”

Related phrases

Utilities Bills included

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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