Homeowners with a large property can save money in the long run by installing a garden water meter. This is because the charges for water consumption are made up of two cost centers. On the one hand, fees must be paid to the water supplier who provides the fresh water from the public network. On the other hand, wastewater fees have to be paid. But these can be minimized in the long term by installing a garden water meter. To do this, owners should first draw up a cost-benefit calculation.
Wastewater charges are incurred as soon as dirty water flows into the sewer system. If the garden is irrigated, the water sinks into the ground and not into the sewage system. An outdoor faucet installed in the garden with a garden water meter shows exactly how much water is used to irrigate the soil. This amount of water can be offset against the city's wastewater fees in the annual billing.
But the installation of a garden water meter must be registered with the water supplier as well as the municipality. Regional regulations provide information about the installation and use of the meter and may differ from each other. Garden water meters must be officially approved and installed by a specialist company. Some municipalities also allow self-installation. After six years, the meter must be replaced. For property owners, it is important to offset the purchase price and the fees for installation and maintenance against the wastewater fees saved. Especially for large properties, the installation of a garden water meter can be worthwhile in the long term and costs can be saved.
Source: energie-tipp.de
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