Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

* Water bills in England and Wales will rise by £2.70 per month on average from April, with an annual bill increase of £33 to £639.
* The size of the increase and the cost of the average bill vary widely across different regions, with some suppliers raising prices by as much as 13%.
* Thames Water customers will see a minimal price rise of just £3 per year, while Severn Trent Water customers face a 10% increase in their bills.
* Affinity Water's central region customers will experience a 13% price hike, while Bristol Water customers will see a 12% increase.
* Industry trade body Water UK says companies are investing £20bn to secure water supplies and tackle sewage issues.
* The Consumer Council for Water is calling for a "stronger safety net" to support those struggling to pay their bills.
* Some 2.5 million households will be eligible for discounted social tariffs and other affordability measures, but the council says these schemes can be patchy and unfair.
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