Water bills to rise again from April – here's what's happening where you live

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The majority of households in England, Scotland and Wales will see water and sewerage charges rise from April. In England and Wales, further hikes are planned over the next three years. However, prices vary depending on where you live – here's what's happening in your area.

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booneruk

Let me guess - out come the "Privatisation has failed" brigade without commenting on the fact prices have gone up in Scotland too (Nationalised).

EDIT - Privatisation isn't perfect, obviously! 😉

151Taddy

The one saving that everyone seems to miss is the "Surface Water Charge".

You only need to pay this if the water that drains from your roof via drainpipes goes into the sewage outflow.

I understnd that most UK properies with gardens tend to use a "Soak Away" rather than the sewer.
If your water is disposed of via a soak away, no need to pay for surface water drainage!

If you are being charged for surface water and think you use a soak away, contact the water company that supplies you and ask them to come and test your outflow - they don't charge for that - you could save around £85 per year.

When the Surface Water Charge was introduced in the 2000's the water companies just "Assumed" that everyone drained rainwater directly into the sewers - how convenient!