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Water bills to rise by average of 36% over next five years, says water regulator Ofwat

Water bills are expected to rise by an average of 36% over the next five years, according to water regulator Ofwat.
Ofwat has stated that they expect the average increase to be significant.
Consumers should prepare for a steep rise in their water expenses in the coming years.
The projected increase reflects the regulator's assessment of necessary investments in the water sector.

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Oxford Mail

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A sewage campaign group has slammed a water company after it was allowed to hike consumer bills by 35 per cent by 2030 and fined £18.2 million for…

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GB News

Who supplies YOUR water? SHOCK graph reveals the unlucky customers about to pay DOUBLE as water bills rise

A shocking new graph reveals the wide disparities customers will be paying as water bills rise across the country.UK households are expected to see an average increase of £157 in their water bills over the next five years, equating to a 36 per cent rise by 2030.The proposed bill rises are expected to take effect from April next year.Water industry regulator Ofwat says the increases will fund a £104billion upgrade of the water sector, aimed at de…

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