Regional bill guide

UK water suppliers

Households cannot normally choose their water company, but knowing who serves your address helps you understand the right regional price, support schemes and contact route.

Water and wastewater companies

These companies provide both services across most of their regions. Figures are forecast annual household averages for 2026/27.

Water-only companies

A water-only bill excludes wastewater, which is normally charged separately by the regional sewerage company.

CompanyRegionWater only
Affinity Water (Central)Home Counties north and west of London£266
Affinity Water (East)Parts of Essex£280
Affinity Water (South East)Parts of Kent£294
Bournemouth WaterBournemouth and parts of Dorset and Hampshire£205
Bristol WaterBristol and surrounding area£264
Essex & Suffolk WaterEssex and Suffolk£333
Portsmouth WaterPortsmouth and south-east Hampshire£162
South East WaterKent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire£324
South Staffs WaterSouth Staffordshire and the West Midlands£230
Cambridge WaterCambridge and surrounding area£210
SES WaterParts of Surrey, Sussex and Kent£257

Can I switch water supplier?

Household customers are tied to the appointed companies for their address. You can still switch how you pay, apply for a meter, seek a social tariff or challenge an error. Eligible non-household customers in England can choose a business water retailer.