#21 - 2023’s New Water Charges

'Waterfall' is back for season 2! Mike & Karen return for a jam-packed episode detailing everything you need to know about 2023's new water billing charge increases.

Guesting for a second time is CCW's affordability expert, Andy White, who provides a raft of money-saving tips to help you best prepare for the coming financial year. Mike & Karen then close the episode with some quickfire water-saving advice. 

 

TIMESTAMPS

 

0:00 - Introductions and hellos 

 

4:10 - Andy joins the show

 

6:23 - Upcoming water charge increases in the financial year coming

 

7:48 - The wide range of water company increases

 

8:44 - What help is available? 

 

12:13 - Help offered by companies and their own schemes

 

15:00 - The assistance offered on CCW's website

 

19:00 - Water meter queries 

 

21:00 - Other charges to be aware of

 

24:32 - What help is there for high water users?

 

27:37 - Final practical tips from Mike and Karen

 

 

 

SHOWNOTES

 

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/

Water saving advice and products from each company: https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/using-water-wisely/freewatersavingstuff/ 

DiscoverWater: https://www.discoverwater.co.uk/

CCW's help with bills page: https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/help-with-my-bills/

WaterSure scheme: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/water/water-supply/problems-with-paying-your-water-bill/watersure-scheme-help-with-paying-water-bills/