Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 71636

Water Charges

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

James Naish

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many households have agreed an unmetered water utility bill charge in each of the last five years.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The proportion of households in England with unmetered water utility bill charges has been gradually declining over recent years due to the rollout of smart metering initiatives.