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How are your water bills worked out?

2 April 2024

Water bills increased for the majority of households in England, Scotland and Wales on Monday 1 April, taking the average bill to £473 according to Water UK. So now's a good time to check if you can save £100s on your bills by getting a water meter installed.

Water bills went up by 6% on average for most households in England and Wales on Monday 1 April. While you can't switch supplier, there are plenty of ways you can save on water – including getting a water meter. Martin's rule of thumb is if you have more bedrooms in your home than people, or the same number, a water meter's likely to save you cash. So this week, we want to know how your bill is currently worked out (England and Wales only).

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