Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 109166

Water Charges

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

Tulip Siddiq

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle excessive household water bills based on rateable values.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government has set out in the Water White Paper a commitment to accelerate the smart meter rollout. This includes maximising cost savings to customers by moving customers away from a ratable value to a smart metered charge. Smart meters also provide d...

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