Water bills to surge up to £224 in April - what you'll pay and how to save Households face inflation-shattering water bill increases of up to £224 a year in April in the biggest wave of hikes since privatisation.
Mike Keil, chief executive of the Consumer Council for Water, said: “These rises are the largest we’ve seen since privatisation and will heap considerable pressure on millions of customers who are already having to make difficult choices.”.
Southern Water’s prices will rocket by 47% in April, taking its average annual bill to £703 - a leap of £224.
United Utilities and South West Water said they will raise dividend payouts in line with inflation this year.
United Utilities, which covers north west England, will hike its average bills by a whopping 23%, or £112, to £598 a year from April.
