There are 11 regional water providers in England and Wales. The water regulator Ofwat determines how much each provider can charge, and how much you pay depends on where you live.
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Here are the 11 water providers in England and Wales with average annual household combined water and sewerage bills.
| Provider | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 |
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| Anglian | £435 | £430 | £452 | £492 |
| Welsh Water | £460 | £463 | £463 | £498 |
| Hafren Dyfrdwy | £310 | £316 | £334 | £372 |
| Northumbrian | £322 | £330 | £365 | £391 |
| Severn Trent | £365 | £363 | £389 | £419 |
| South West | £515 | £503 | £473 | £526 |
| Southern | £407 | £419 | £402 | £439 |
| Thames | £403 | £420 | £423 | £456 |
| United Utilities | £436 | £425 | £422 | £443 |
| Wessex | £476 | £454 | £470 | £504 |
| Yorkshire | £424 | £425 | £419 | £446 |
<aside> ℹ️ If you’re not sure who your water provider is, find out at www.water.org.uk
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<aside> 🛠️ For the most up-to-date practical advice, read our guide Nous Knows: Saving money on water.
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Saving money on your water bill depends on whether you have a water meter. If you don’t have a meter, you pay a fixed amount based on the rateable value of your home.
If you do have a meter, you pay for the amount of water you use, so reducing your usage is the only way to save money. Paying based on metered usage can be more or less expensive, depending on the size of your property, how many people live there and how much water you actually use.
<aside> 💡 Ofwat publishes some useful tips on reducing water usage.
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<aside> 🆘 If you’re struggling with your bills, our cost-of-living resources **page has the latest advice.
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