As water companies tackle the dual challenges of sewage and upgrades, families across the region will need to brace for higher bills in the years to come.
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00:00As households prepare for a significant rise in water bills, new figures show just how
00:05much each region will feel the impact. Here in the North West, bills are projected
00:10to increase by 21%, with the average customer expected to pay £536 by 2030.
00:17This hike is part of a wider plan to improve water infrastructure including upgrading pipes,
00:22sewers and treatment facilities. At the same time, water quality remains a
00:27growing concern. Despite efforts to address pollution, sewage
00:30spills continue to rise. In May 2023, the Environment Agency said
00:35that only 16% of assessed surface waters in England achieved good ecological status, raising
00:41serious concerns about the environment and health risks linked to contaminated waterways.
00:46Water companies are facing increasing scrutiny to resolve these problems, but the necessary
00:50upgrades may take time. As water companies tackle these dual challenges,
00:54families across the region will need to brace for higher bills in the years to come.