Ofwat has allowed water firms to increase bills by 36% between 2025 and 2030.
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Household water bills across England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4% from April, the industry has confirmed.
Water UK said the increase is necessary as companies prepare to invest £20 billion between 2026 and 2027
The water firms argued they wanted to hike bills after Ofwat’s decision left them unable to meet regulatory requirements
Revenues rose by 42% thanks to the bill increases
Household complaints to the Consumer Council for Water have surged to a nine-year high
But households are expecting a rise in bills on Thursday as colder weather hits the country
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