South West Water announces average bills will fall in 2022

22nd February 2022

South West Water has announced its average household bill for 2022/23. The average annual bill for water and wastewater services for customers will be less than last year and lower than 10 years ago.

South West Water believes no-one should worry about their water bill, especially when other utility bills and inflationary increases are on the rise, putting pressure on households. This announcement, together with a range of further help packages for those who need it most, is the right thing to do.

Additionally, for customers on a lower income or with a medical condition requiring them to use extra water, South West Water’s WaterSure tariff, which now supports 16,000 customers, will also be lower by over £50 in 2022/23.

The WaterCare tariff offers a wide range of support to customers which includes benefit entitlement checks to ensure customers maximise their income, water efficiency checks to reduce bills, and a comprehensive affordability toolkit.

It also helps those on a low income by reducing standard measured charges by between 15% and 85%.

Jo Ecroyd, South West Water’s Customer Service Director, said: “From 1 April 2022, South West Water’s average annual household bill for water and wastewater services will be £472. This is less than the average for last year.

“We understand concern about household budgets and now more than ever we will do what we can for customers. We would encourage any customers who are worried about their bill to get in touch and see what additional support we can offer.”

Customers will also continue to benefit from the £50 Government Contribution for 2022/23.

To view our charges for 2022-23, please click here.