Anglian Water’s household customers will see bills rise on
average by £12 in the period to April 2014. Some customers will see bills rise
by as much as 4%, 3% accounting for inflation with the other 1% helping to pay
for Anglian Water’s £466 million investment program this year.
Anglian Water say the investment program will allow it to
maintain and improve essential equipment, to invest in meeting the needs of the
growing population, and to work on securing water supplies against the impacts
of more severe weather and the threat of climate change.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “During these difficult financial
times, no price rise is welcome, but Anglian Water have contacted me because
they keen to help local residents as much as possible. They are mindful of the
pressure on many family budgets and so are taking every opportunity to remind
customers of ways in which the impact of bill increases may be reduced.”
Customers are being urged to contact the company to ensure
that they are on the most appropriate tariff, to consider the option of a free
water meter and to monitor or reduce their water consumption.
Mr Metcalfe added: “If you have any questions or queries
about getting a water meter, about the bill increases or about the investment
programme, Anglian Water’s customer service team are there to help. The number
to call is: 08457 91 91 55.”
“I would encourage my constituents to get in touch
with the company to find out how best to manage the price rise from April
2013.”
