Water companies are forecasting an above-inflation rise in average household bills in April, drawing criticism from campaigners.
The average annual water and sewerage bill is expected to rise by 6% in England and Wales, up £27 to £473, says suppliers’ trade body Water UK.
In Scotland, water and waste charges will go up by 8.8%, a rise of £36.
In Scotland, water and waste charges will go up by 8.8%, a rise of £36.
“Next year will see record levels of investment from water companies to secure the security of our water supply in the future and significantly reduce the amount of sewage in rivers and seas,” said David Henderson, chief executive of Water UK.
He said companies in England and Wales would invest more than £14.4bn in the next financial year, the highest annual investment on record.
The average expected bill is calculated by companies, and will be above the latest inflation rate of 4%, which charts general price rises. Actual individual bills can differ significantly owing to regional variations and usage levels for those on a meter.
In England and Wales, Wessex Water and Anglian Water are at the top end of the scale, with average bills set to increase to £548 and £529 respectively, while Northumbrian customers will see the lowest average bills of £422.
Water companies are forecasting an above-inflation rise in average household bills in April, drawing criticism from campaigners.
In Scotland, water and waste charges will go up by 8.8%, a rise of £36.
The average annual water and sewerage bill is expected to rise by 6% in England and Wales, up £27 to £473, says suppliers’ trade body Water UK.
“Next year will see record levels of investment from water companies to secure the security of our water supply in the future and significantly reduce the amount of sewage in rivers and seas,” said David Henderson, chief executive of Water UK.
In Scotland, water and waste charges will go up by 8.8%, a rise of £36.
In Scotland, water and waste charges will go up by 8.8%, a rise of £36.
“Next year will see record levels of investment from water companies to secure the security of our water supply in the future and significantly reduce the amount of sewage in rivers and seas,” said David Henderson, chief executive of Water UK.
He said companies in England and Wales would invest more than £14.4bn in the next financial year, the highest annual investment on record.
The average expected bill is calculated by companies, and will be above the latest inflation rate of 4%, which charts general price rises. Actual individual bills can differ significantly owing to regional variations and usage levels for those on a meter.
In England and Wales, Wessex Water and Anglian Water are at the top end of the scale, with average bills set to increase to £548 and £529 respectively, while Northumbrian customers will see the lowest average bills of £422.
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