However, millions of households face even steeper increases, with Southern Water customers seeing a 47% increase, Hafren Dyfrdwy and South West Water customers a 32% increase, Thames Water customers a 31% hike, and Yorkshire Water bills rising by 29%.
A look at why water bills have risen so much and what it means for consumers Water bills for households in England and Wales are set to increase by an average of £123 from April 1, translating to a rise of about £10 per month.
Similar scenarios unfolded at Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent, South West Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water.
This hike, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will push the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the coming year alone.
Ofwat released its final decision on bill increases in December, and Water UK has just announced company-specific increases, including inflation, effective from April 1.
