Water bills are set to increase dramatically for millions of UK households, with some facing a jump of up to 47% from April. The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) urges for stronger support for struggling households, while water companies highlight investment needs and existing support packages.
MILLIONS of households are gearing up for a steep rise in water bills, with costs set to surge by up to 47% from April, according to industry body Water UK.Not far behind, Hafren Dyfrdwy bills will jump by 32%, from £447 a year to £590.However, households supplied by SES Water will actually see their annual bills fall by £5 from £254 a year to £249.
Water UK chief executive David Henderson said: "We understand increasing bills is never welcome and, while we urgently need investment in our water and sewage infrastructure, we know that for many this increase will be difficult." However, the CCW has warned that existing support schemes are inconsistent, with eligibility varying widely depending on where you live, known as a "postcode lottery".MILLIONS of water customers are set to benefit from huge hikes to compensation levels for the first time since 2000.
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