Households could save £100 a year with one change as water bills increased

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Water bills across the country will rise by around 6 per cent from today (April 1). In England and Wales, bills will rise by 6.2 per cent on average, while Scotland will see an even steeper rise of 8.8 per cent, according to Water UK and Scottish Water.

It means the average water and sewerage bill in England and Wales will stand at around £473 - up by £27. Wessex Water and Anglian Water customers face paying the highest prices, with average bills set to increase to £548 and £529 respectively, while Northumbrian customers will see the lowest average bills of £422. Read more: Households to see average water bill rise to £473 next week - full list of costs Water UK said the funds raised by increased water bills were guaranteed only to fund improvements in water and sewerage systems, and bills would automatically be reduced by the regulator if they were not delivered.

Chief executive David Henderson said: “Next year will see record levels of investment from water companies to secure the security of our water supply in the future and significantly reduce the amount of sewage in rivers and seas.” While water price rises will vary depending on whereabouts in the country you live and who your supplier is, it is also dependent on your usage.

Therefore, changing some of your water usage habits could help you cut costs significantly in the long run, Wales Online reports.