{"id":67399,"date":"2023-09-26T17:16:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/?p=67399"},"modified":"2023-09-26T17:16:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:16:09","slug":"millions-to-get-water-bills-discount-next-year-are-you-one-of-them-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/lifestyle\/millions-to-get-water-bills-discount-next-year-are-you-one-of-them-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Millions to get water bills discount next year &#8211; are you one of them? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MILLIONS of households can expect to see lower water bills next year.<\/p>\n<p>Water companies will pay out \u00a3114million to bill payers after failing to meet key targets.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/m427pc-close-up-leakage-tap-567769718.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Targets for reducing pollution, leakage and supply interruptions were all missed, and customer satisfaction continues to fall, according to Ofwat.<\/p>\n<p>Not one company achieved the regulator&#x27;s top category of &quot;leading&quot; while Dwr Cymru, Southern, Thames, Anglian, Bristol, South East and Yorkshire Water fell into the lowest category of &quot;lagging&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining 10 companies were rated &quot;average&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>The 12 water companies who have been told to reduce their bills are:<\/p>\n<h2>Read more on Money <\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24116760-1695718760024.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24116760-1695718760024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24116760-1695718760024.jpg\"><\/picture><span>TAKE CARE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>I&#x27;m an energy expert &#8211; 8 checks you need to make NOW before big change to bills<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TM-comp-Donation.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TM-comp-Donation.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TM-comp-Donation.jpg\"><\/picture><span>NOT APPY <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Warning for shoppers using Vinted over \u2018missing money\u2019 &#8211; are you affected?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Affinity Water <\/li>\n<li>Anglian Water<\/li>\n<li>Dwr Cymru<\/li>\n<li>Hafren Dyfrdwy<\/li>\n<li>Northumbrian Water <\/li>\n<li>SES Water<\/li>\n<li>South East Water<\/li>\n<li>South West Water (South West area)<\/li>\n<li>South West Water (Bristol area)<\/li>\n<li>Southern Water<\/li>\n<li>Thames Water<\/li>\n<li>Yorkshire Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore households covered by these companies should expect to see a reduction in their bills from next year.<\/p>\n<p>Although it is not possible to say how much the reduction might be.<\/p>\n<p>Ofwat is the body responsible for regulating the privatised water and sewage industry.<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Money<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/NINTCHDBPICT000459619878.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SWITCH OFF <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>BT is axing old landlines for millions of customers &#8211; check when you&#8217;re affected<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24134286-1695681167232.jpg\"><\/picture><span>THAT&#8217;S MINT! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>&#8216;Insanely rare&#8217; 20p coin is worth \u00a3750 &#8211; how to spot it in your change<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/crop-24133540.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BAGUETTE STUFFED! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Major chain sparks fury by charging \u00a37.15 for &#8216;UK&#8217;s worst baguette&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/rw-comp-xmas-dinner-sep25.jpg\"><\/picture><span>IT&#8217;S NOT JUST ANY XMAS <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Inside Marks and Spencer\u2019s Christmas menu as orders open in HOURS<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It judges the performance of water companies in England and Wales each year against the targets they set in 2019 for a five-year period in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>If companies fail to meet these targets, Ofwat restricts the amount of money they can take from customers.<\/p>\n<p>Thames Water is the company that must return the most, more than \u00a3101million, followed by Southern Water which must pay out \u00a343million.<\/p>\n<p>The total industry amount of \u00a3114million is offset by some companies being rewarded, such as Severn Trent Water taking \u00a388million and United Utilities taking \u00a325million.<\/p>\n<p>Some companies have shown improvements in reducing leakage and internal sewage but Ofwat says the progress has been too slow.<\/p>\n<p>In the past year, fewer than half of water companies reached their target on reducing pollution or met their commitment on leakage.<\/p>\n<p>There has also been an overall decline in customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the companies have also not fully invested their allowance for 2020-2023 into improving their services.<\/p>\n<p>David Black, Ofwat chief executive officer, said: &quot;The targets we set for companies were designed to be stretching \u2013 to drive improvements for customers and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;However, our latest report shows they are falling short, leading to \u00a3114million being returned to customers through bill reductions.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;While that may be welcome to bill payers, it is very disappointing news for all who want to see the sector do better.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2>How to save money on your water bill<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not use a lot of water it could make sense to move to a water meter to save some cash.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, if you have a large household and use a lot of water this may not be a good idea as your bills could go up.<\/p>\n<p>The Consumer Council for Water offers a free water meter calculator that will tell you if you can save by fitting a water meter.<\/p>\n<p>According to Uswitch you could cut \u00a370 from your energy bills and reduce your water bills by reducing your wash time.<\/p>\n<p>And something as little as leaving the water running while you brush your teeth could add \u00a360 a year to your bill, according to Octopus Energy.<\/p>\n<p>Many water companies can offer help to struggling families through the Watersure scheme.<\/p>\n<h2>READ MORE SUN STORIES<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24125874-1695653110069.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24125874-1695653110069.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24125874-1695653110069.jpg\"><\/picture><span>YOU SEE ME ROLLING <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mum &#x27;hides&#x27; rollers from airport staff to hit Benidorm with &#x27;huge&#x27; hair<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24132018-1695662806514.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24132018-1695662806514.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24132018-1695662806514.jpg\"><\/picture><span>STAR&#x27;S SPLIT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>TV bosses hope Christine McGuinness will open up on marriage split on new show<\/h3>\n<p>In order to qualify for the scheme you need to already have a water meter installed and prove that you use a lot of water.<\/p>\n<p>We have made a list of six gadgets that can slash your water bill by \u00a3100s a year and you can even get some of them for free.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/money\/24140611\/thousands-get-water-bills-discount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MILLIONS of households can expect to see lower water bills next year. 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