Water bills to rise for Caithness households

Water bills are set to rise by nearly nine per cent from April.

Scottish Water says the increase – which amounts to £35.95 per year for an average household bill – will secure investment to protect vital water and waste water services.

The increase – 8.8 per cent above current charges – will take effect from April 1.

Household customer charges generate around £1.5 billion annually. Scottish Water says that further significant investment is needed to deal with rapidly increasing climate change impacts, population shift, and ageing infrastructure.

Water and waste water charges to licensed providers who supply businesses and other non-domestic customers will also increase by the same amount.

Alex Plant, chief executive of Scottish Water, said: “These charges will help us continue to meet our customers’ expectations, enable investment for resilience, and strike a fair balance between what customers today are paying and what future generations will need to contribute. The Water Charges Reduction Scheme, and other discounts, exemptions and reliefs, are in place to help those who may struggle to pay.”

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