The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) said stronger and fairer support was urgently needed to protect struggling households from the largest rise in water bills since the privatisation of the water industry 36 years ago.
Millions of Londoners face staggering £200-plus rise in water bills this year Millions of Londoners are facing a staggering rise in their water bills from April 1.
However millions of households face even steeper percentage rises, with Southern Water customers told they will see a 47% increase, and Hafren Dyfrdwy and South West Water bills rising by 32%.
The 16 million customers served by beleaguered Thames Water will see a 31% hike within weeks, with average annual bills soaring to £639.
Households in England and Wales will see an average £123 or 26% increase to their yearly water bill from April 1, the final figures show.
