water affordability

Affordability woes affecting more than half of homes

As the cost of living crisis bites householders across the UK, water billpayers in England and Wales have reported increased anxiety about affording their bills, with more than 61% stating they are concerned about their finances worsening this year. Research by Ofwat showed a correlation between those struggling to pay and suffering with poor wellbeing including depression.

12/05/2022

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CCW lays out ambitions for 2022

The water watchdog has set out its strategy for 2022-23 that includes working towards long term goals of eradicating water poverty and raising satisfaction among business customers. CCW said its work will include coordinating a campaign to raise the value of water in society and help people understand how their own consumption impacts the water environment.

06/01/2022

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Survey highlights ‘extreme coping strategies’ to keep up with water bills

A new survey from National Energy Action (NEA) has highlighted the “extreme coping strategies” some low-income households are willing to adopt to keep up with their water bills.  The poll of 4,000 households conducted by YouGov found 41% of the more than 800 respondents with an annual income of less than £20,000 have, or would, wash less to lower their water bill.

12/11/2021

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