# What is a water social tariff in the UK?

> Quick answer · Last updated 4 July 2026

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## In short

A reduced water and sewerage bill from your regional water company for low-income households. Every company in England and Wales offers one — names and discounts vary. WaterSure caps bills for high medical usage.

Apply through your water company, not Ofcom. Scottish Water has different support schemes.

WaterSure helps benefit claimants who use large amounts of water for medical reasons or large families.

See water bills and social tariffs guide.

## Related

- [Water social tariffs guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk/bills-utilities/water-bills-social-tariffs/)
- [What is WaterSure?](https://moneyguide.org.uk/answers/what-is-watersure/)
- [Social tariffs hub](https://moneyguide.org.uk/bills-utilities/social-tariffs-uk-guide/)

## Primary source

gov.uk/watersure-scheme-help-with-paying-water-bills

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