Warning that water bills could rise 40% next year
Households have been warned that annual water bills will need to rise 40% from next year to meet pollution costs.
The price hike would see typical bills go up from £450 to £680 a year. The warning comes after water prices rose by up to 11% April.
England’s water firms have been asked by the regulator Ofwat to submit plans by October to tackle pollution from sewage. But companies won’t be able to pay for measures such as improving storm overflows discharging in or near designated bathing spots without increasing bills for customers.
According to public consultation documents reviewed by The Times, most water companies are seeking approval from regulators for price increases averaging 25% between 2025 and 2030. But some areas could see bills hiked by up to 40%.
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