Changes to our charges from 1st April 2026
Why are bills increasing from 1 April 2026?
Our charges mirror the local water and wastewater incumbents’ charges. Therefore, when incumbents’ charges change, this is reflected in our bills.
Ofwat has approved major improvements to be made to the water sector over the next five years. To fund these investments, and meet new environmental rules, Ofwat has agreed with water suppliers that between 2025 and 2030, bills across England and Wales will rise by an average of £31 a year.
These investments are focused on maintaining and improving essential water and wastewater services, protecting the environment, and ensuring resilient supplies for the future.
To help customers understand why bills are increasing from next year, we have compiled links to the incumbents’ websites below. These explain the reasons for their price increases and provide insight into the significant infrastructure investment programmes they are delivering.
On Mobile Devices: Please select the green + icon for your Incumbent for more information.
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Incumbent
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Infrastructure funding
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Why charges are increasing?
|
Increasing by more than 5%?
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|---|---|---|---|
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United Utilities |
Not Available |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Thames Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
NO |
|
Severn Trent |
Go to website |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Anglian Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Affinity Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Southern Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Yorkshire Water |
Not Available |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Northumbrian Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Wessex Water |
Not Available |
Go to website |
NO |
|
Portsmouth Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
NO |
|
Bristol Water |
Not Available |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Sutton & East Surrey Water |
Not Available |
Go to website |
YES |
|
South Staffs Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
NO |
|
Essex & Suffolk Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
NO |
|
South West Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
YES |
|
South East Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Bournemouth Water |
Not Available |
Go to website |
YES |
|
Cambridge Water |
Go to website |
Go to website |
NO |
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