Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average of 5.4% from April, adding £33 annually. The rise funds a £20 billion infrastructure plan to tackle sewage pollution and secure supplies, but regional hikes vary significantly.
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Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average of 5.4% from April 2026, adding £33 annually to fund £20 billion in infrastructure upgrades.
Households in England and Wales face a 5.4% hike in water bills from April, costing an extra £33 per year, as Water UK cites a £20 billion investment need for infrastructure and sewage reduction.
Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average of 5.4% from April, adding £33 annually. Water companies plan to invest £20 billion to secure supplies and reduce sewage pollution.
Millions of households face higher water bills as companies invest £20 billion to tackle sewage pollution and secure supplies, with regional variations up to 13%.
Households in England and Wales face a 5.4% increase in water bills from April, with campaigners criticising customers for footing the bill for decades of industry failure.
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