⚡️ Water Bills to Rise by £86 on Average in 2025
Water bills in England and Wales are set to increase by an average of £86 starting in April 2025, according to the industry regulator, Ofwat. The rise is part of a £104 billion investment plan aimed at upgrading supply infrastructure and reducing sewage discharges. Over the next five years, annual increases will average £31, though the first-year hike will be higher.
Regions will experience varying impacts, with Southern Water customers facing a 53% increase by 2030, while Wessex and Northumbrian Water customers will see the smallest rise at 21%. The increases do not apply to Scotland and Northern Ireland, where water services are nationalized.
Critics, including the Consumer Council for Water, have warned that these hikes may be unaffordable for many, with two in five households expected to struggle. Social tariffs and support programs are available, but accessibility and awareness remain inconsistent.
INSIDER | UK
Water bills in England and Wales are set to increase by an average of £86 starting in April 2025, according to the industry regulator, Ofwat. The rise is part of a £104 billion investment plan aimed at upgrading supply infrastructure and reducing sewage discharges. Over the next five years, annual increases will average £31, though the first-year hike will be higher.
Regions will experience varying impacts, with Southern Water customers facing a 53% increase by 2030, while Wessex and Northumbrian Water customers will see the smallest rise at 21%. The increases do not apply to Scotland and Northern Ireland, where water services are nationalized.
Critics, including the Consumer Council for Water, have warned that these hikes may be unaffordable for many, with two in five households expected to struggle. Social tariffs and support programs are available, but accessibility and awareness remain inconsistent.
INSIDER | UK