{"id":103157,"date":"2025-01-30T15:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T15:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=103157"},"modified":"2025-01-30T13:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:52:41","slug":"water-bills-in-england-and-wales-set-to-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/water-bills-in-england-and-wales-set-to-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Bills in England and Wales Set to Rise by \u00a3123 Annually from April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Households across England and Wales<\/strong> will see a significant rise in their water bills<\/strong>, with an average increase of \u00a3123 per year<\/strong> starting in April 2025<\/strong>. This brings the annual average bill to \u00a3603<\/strong>, a higher jump than previously forecast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price hike is driven by infrastructure investments, inflation adjustments, and environmental commitments<\/strong>. However, it has raised concerns over affordability, especially for low-income households<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Are Water Bills Increasing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The increase in water bills<\/a><\/strong> is primarily due to a combination of investment needs and rising costs<\/strong>. According to Water UK<\/strong>, the industry body, the funds will support a \u00a3104 billion investment program<\/strong> over the next five years. This investment will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n