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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Household Water Bills to Increase as Ofwat Approves Five-Year Hike
Caption: Household Water Bills to Increase as Ofwat Approves Five-Year Hike. Water bills in England and Wales are set to increase by 36% over the next five years, according to regulator Ofwat. This rise translates to an average extra cost of £31 per year for households, with annual bills expected to reach £588 by 2030. Southern Water customers will face the steepest hike at 53%, while Wessex Water customers will see the lowest rise at 21%. Thames Water users, the UK’s largest group, will experience a 35% increase, lower than the company’s requested 53%. The announcement coincides with a technical issue at Southern Water, leaving 60,000 homes in Hampshire without water. By 2030, Dwr Cymru customers will pay the highest average bill at £645 annually. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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