Average bill will rise by £157 over five years to £597 after regulator agrees to increase amount firms can charge
Households in England and Wales will see their water bills rise by an average of £31 a year, as suppliers pay to fix leaky pipes and cut pollution.
The industry regulator Ofwat said on Thursday it would allow companies to raise average bills will rise by £157 over five years to £597 by 2030 to help pay for investment.
