According to recent reports, water bills are set to go up by more than initially expected over the next 5 years to fund higher costs and more investment. The regulator, Ofwat, is in the process of deciding how much customer bills will be allowed to rise.
In July, Ofwat provisionally agreed to allow bills to rise by an average of £19 per year between 2025 and 2030 – totalling a £94 increase, or a 21% rise, over that period. It is unclear by how much more bills will rise instead, but the watchdog will make its final decision at the end of the year.
In light of this, shower and tapware manufacturer Methven has stressed the impact that simply switching showerhead can have on helping consumers use less water and potentially lessen the impact of bill increases.
Emma Foster, head of marketing & product at Methven, pictured, said: “As manufacturers, it is our responsibility to highlight how much a simple, cost-effective switch to a low-flow showerhead can impact water bills. Consumers are likely feeling the strain of bill increases across the board and are looking for support where possible – we believe they can insulate a little from the potential impact of a water bill increase by making a proactive investment that is quick and easy to put into action.
“Our water and energy savings calculator also allows users to input their shower usage and get an indication of how much water they can save by switching to a handset or shower with a lower flow rate. As more news about the scope of bill increases comes out, it can be a handy tool to gauge whether an investment in a new shower head is worthwhile for them.”
