Thanks for the helpful suggestions.
Our main "site" meter is not under the pool, but by one of the entrances to the site - the monitoring has not been checked as no-one knew we were being "monitored".
The Mayor, Mr Keramettin, together with the chief representative of the water department, have told one enquirer that the facts are that we will have to pay for a new installation of pipework, and that we are liable for the "lost" water.
It is very hard to know whether we are getting the truth, and whether they can make these enforcements. There is much distrust, and much resistance, and in particular, the involvement of the Mayor does not enhance the trust aspect.
We have been told that there are several other sites affected in a similar way ............... anyone else out there affected???