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Your bill explained

Learn more about your bills and what they cover

Find out more about your bill

I have a water meter

We’ve broken down your metered bill, to help answer any questions you might have.

Your metered bill

I don't have a meter

We’ve broken down your unmetered bill, to help answer any questions you might have.

Your unmetered bill

Lower your bill further with a meter

A meter can save the average family a huge amount of money every year. It also puts you in control of your bill, as you're only charged for what you use.

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Priority Services

A helping hand is sometimes just what we need, and our practical help aims to support you so you can still manage your account the way you want to. So if there's something you're struggling to do, let us know.

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Financial support

We have a wide range of different support, and we'll make sure you're matched with the right help at the right time. Just get in touch to start putting your money worries behind you.

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Pay your bill

Find a payment option that suits you. Direct Debit is a popular choice because it’s quick, convenient and breaks your bill into smaller payments.

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Questions about your bill - 2025/26

How your bill is calculated 2026/27

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Water and wastewater treatment

Your bill goes towards the safe treatment of both your drinking water, and wastewater (where applicable). These processes are expensive to run, and we make sure we do it in the most efficient way possible to keep your bills low.

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Network maintenance

This includes upgrading, expanding, fixing and replacing assets on both our water and sewerage networks. 

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Management of water resources

From reducing pollutants entering rivers, and restoring peatland, to stopping invasive species and increasing biodiversity. This also includes close monitoring of the levels in the water resources so that we can make sure that there's enough water for everyone and everything.

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Customer services

The people who calculate and manage your bills and account, organise tariffs, provide support to our customers on Priority Services, calculate allowances in emergencies and man 24 hour helplines.

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Charges in more detail 2026/27