Water UK
Water bills in England and Wales are set to spike by 6%, adding an average of £27 per year, reaching a new annual household expense of £473
Despite 76% of adults being aware of the environmental harm, nearly one in five admit to flushing wet wipes, contributing to pollution and costing over £200 million annually, according to a report
UK water companies seek approval for a £156 annual bill increase by 2030 to fund upgrades and address sewage issues
Three major water companies in the UK are suspected of engaging in illegal sewage discharges even when it wasn’t raining
Leaked documents have revealed the company’s plan to impose a 73% price increase on households
Water suppliers in England plan to spend £10 billion to tackle sewage spills, resulting in increased bills for customers, causing public outrage
A whopping £10 billion investment has been promised this decade
Next year, a ban is set to be implemented, but critics argue that this is not the first time the government has promised to tackle the issue of wet wipes
Water bills are estimated to be at the same level as a decade ago
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said while water companies coped well under increased pressure during the lockdown, she made clear much stronger action is needed on environmental priorities