Average yearly water and sewerage bills in England and Wales are forecast to rise by 1.7% in the forthcoming year- well below inflation, currently standing at 4.8%
Water bills are lower in real terms than they were a decade ago and forecast average yearly bills have fallen in the last two years.
Average water bills are forecast to be £419 (a rise of £7), or just over £1 per day – an increase of just 2p per day on last year’s charges. Full details about the new average bills can be found on the Discover Water website here.
With the cost of living rising, customers are being encouraged to contact their water company if they need help with their bills. A record 1.1 million customers are now receiving some form of support with paying their water bills. This is set to rise to 1.4 million by 2025. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, more than 100,000 customers have been given payment breaks.
Average bills are estimates based on forecast data provided by water companies. The average household bill is an average across all customers. An individual customer’s bill may be more or less than the average because of their particular characteristics – for example, whether they have a water meter and how much water they use.
Christine McGourty, CEO of Water UK said:
“Customers will continue to pay little more than £1 a day for their water and sewerage service, helping to directly fund significant investment in improving infrastructure and enhancing the environment.
“But we know this is a difficult time for many, and no-one should have to worry about their household essentials. There is a wide range of support available for those in need, and I would urge anyone who’s concerned to get in touch with their water company.”
