Southern Water meets MP call to get plumbers to discount leaky tap repairs

Southern Water meets MP call to get plumbers to discount leaky tap repairs This followed a call from Norman Baker, Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, for water companies to subsidise repairs. Baker also wrote to South East Water, which said it already had initiatives in place to help customers with leaks on their property. "I am therefore very pleased with the way that Southern Water has embraced this idea and it shows a real commitment by them to reduce leaks, support local small businesses and offer support to their customers," he added. One post under the name panda_electrical read: "While a discount on a fixed price is obviously worthwhile a "discount" on unpublished and variable labour and parts rates is worthless. Those commenting on the website of regional newspaper the Argus were less impressed, questioning whether there were any real savings to be had. Southern Water is in the task of rolling out meters with leak alarms to the majority of homes by 2015. It expects the alarms to help save five million litres of water a day by picking up on leaks early. Norman said water companies should look at all possible ways to cut waste, including repairing leaking taps. A spokesperson said: "We are presently installing 1000 meters a week across the region and every customer is offered advice and a free water efficiency pack as a part of that service. Southern Water meets MP call to get plumbers to discount leaky tap repairs Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 01/05/2012