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Water bills in England and Wales will rise by the most in nearly 20 years from April.

A 7.5 per cent increase will cost the average customer £31 more annually than last year – bringing the typical bill to £448, according to industry body Water UK.

It said actual bills are lower than they were a decade ago and the rise below inflation reflects rising energy costs, as water utilities use 2% of the country’s electricity.

Consumer groups have warned that some of the five who are struggling to pay could be pushed over the edge.

Those with large families or more than one meter could face a much higher gain than the £31 average.

The Consumer Council on Water (CCW) says there’s a postal code social tax scheme, which means some people needing help with their bills “falling through the cracks”.

CCW chief executive Emma Clancy said: “These increases will bring more uncertainty to struggling households at a time when they cannot be sure they will get the help they need. necessary”.

“Low-income households need immediate relief and long-term safety in the knowledge that their water bills will be reasonable.

“It’s not fair that struggling households are faced with a postcode lottery when getting help with their bills – that’s why we urgently need an affordability program. The new country provides consistent support based on people’s needs.”

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Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action also called for social taxes to be “fairer, more consistent and accessible to all who need it, regardless of where they live”. where”.

UK water policy director Stuart Colville said companies had spent an extra £200m to help such people.

“Anyone with concerns should contact their water utility or visit supportontap.org for advice and it is worth remembering that water utilities will never cut power or force them to use it,” he said. use a prepaid meter”.

Mr Colville said the increase would also support record investments and another £70bn to be spent in the coming years on new reservoirs and “building new reservoirs and ending river overflows”. “.

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