WaterSure and water bill help in England and Wales
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Quick answer: WaterSure caps metered water bills for eligible households with high essential water use or receipt of certain benefits. Water companies also run social tariffs for low-income customers — apply direct to your supplier.
Water bills are often overlooked in money makeovers. Metering, WaterSure, and company-specific assistance schemes can cut hundreds of pounds a year for qualifying households.
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Read the full bills & utilities guide →What is WaterSure? →Primary source: www.gov.uk/watersure-scheme-help-with-paying-water-bills
WaterSure eligibility
Common questions
Does WaterSure exist in Scotland?
Scotland has different water charging — domestic water and sewerage are included in council tax. Focus on council tax reduction and Scottish Water assistance if applicable.