Water bills to rise by up to £23 a year – find out how much yours is increasing

WATER bills are to rise by up to £23 a year in another blow to households struggling due to the cost of living crisis. 

Bills will go up by 1.7% or £7 a year on average, WaterUK said. 

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But some parts of the UK will see above inflation rises, including Essex and Suffolk where the average bill is going up from £223 to £246 a year. 

Ofwat, the water regulator, called on firms to provide support for customers who were struggling to pay.