Household water bills across England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4% from April, the industry has confirmed.The increase - which equates to £33 a year for the average household - is two percentage points above inflation but comes as companies prepare to invest £20 billion over 2026-27 to secure water supplies and end sewage entering rivers and seas, Water UK said.

Household water bills across England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4% from April, the industry has confirmed.The increase - which equates to £33 a year for the average household - is two percentage points above inflation but comes as companies prepare to invest £20 billion over 2026-27 to secure water supplies and end sewage entering rivers and seas, Water UK said.