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ITV News breaks down how much bills will increase by, after Ofwat announced providers will be charging an average of £157 more over the next five years.

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The regulator said water bills will rise by an average of 36% over the next five years. 

Water bills to rise by an average of £31 a year over next five years

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Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average of £31 a year over the next five years, regulator Ofwat has announced.

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The regulator has said the company can charge customers more after a report into England and Wales' water suppliers.

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The utility giant warned that Ofwat’s plans over bill increase caps could prevent its turnaround, as the wider sector also hit out at the curbs.

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Council tax, road tax, broadband, mobile, water and even stamps are all about to jump in price on or around the new financial year.

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Bosses at water companies have pocketed more than £26 million in bonuses, benefits and incentives over the last four years.

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Water companies say the money raised by higher bills will be used to “significantly reduce” the amount of sewage in rivers and seas.

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