A price freeze is offered to customers who install meters

Customers whose usage is based on the rateable value of their property will see a rise in prices this year of 4.4%.

However, Jersey Water says there will be no increase for customers supplied through the metering system.

Managing director and engineer Howard Snowdon says some households will save money, especially if they have a high rateable value but few occupants.

It will also mean the company can more accurately measure how much water is lost because of leaks.

Currently water engineers have to estimate the amount of water wasted each year.