However millions of households face even steeper rises, with Southern Water customers to see a 47% increase, Hafren Dyfrdwy and South West Water customers a 32% increase, Thames Water customers a 31% hike and Yorkshire Water bills going up by 29%.
The rise, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone.
Household water bills in England and Wales are to rise by an average of £123 from April 1, equating to an increase of around £10 a month.
Ofwat published its final decision on bills increases in December, and Water UK has just announced increases by company, including inflation, that will take effect from April 1.
The average water and wastewater bill will increase from £480 to £603 for the next year alone – an increase of around £10 a month, from £40 to £50.
