Combined water and sewerage bills for 2.7million customers of Northumbrian Water are rising by 10.8 per cent next month. Overall, this means a rise of 3.8 per cent for those who do not have a water meter – 3.1 per cent for those with one. Andy White, policy manager at the Consumer Council for Water, says: 'Even the slightest increase in water bills piles pressure on struggling households. But there are substantial savings that households can make – such as using a water meter and taking shorter showers.' 'Low-income customers might also be eligible for reduced bills through water company social tariffs or schemes such as WaterSure.'

Source: Daily Mail March 19, 2022 23:02 UTC