Calculate your water and sewerage charges for Yorkshire. Average bill £602/year (up 29% from £467). Serving 5.5 million people across Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Calculate your 2025-26 water and sewerage charges:
Quick estimate: Average Yorkshire Water household pays £602/year (water + sewerage). For personalized calculation based on usage, select "Metered" or "Unmetered" above.
Yorkshire Water serves 5.5 million people across 5,400 square miles of Yorkshire and neighboring regions:
Coverage: 5.5 million households + 140,000 business customers, 28,000 hectares land owned, Grid surface water resource zone serves 98.3% of customers (Yorkshire Water Grid + Northumbrian Kielder shared).
York city residents: Water supplied by York Waterworks (historically separate, now operated by Yorkshire Water but maintains separate rates). York Waterworks metered rate £1.20/m³ is 43% cheaper than general Yorkshire Water £2.12/m³ - lucky York residents! Sewerage rates same across Yorkshire.
| Charge Type | Rate 2025-26 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Water Supply | 211.95p/m³ (£2.1195/m³) | Most of Yorkshire region |
| York Waterworks Supply | 120.06p/m³ (£1.2006/m³) | York city only - 43% CHEAPER! |
| Sewerage (Foul) | 246.20p/m³ (£2.4620/m³) | All Yorkshire region |
| Highway Drainage | 24.65p/m³ (£0.2465/m³) | Rainwater from roads |
| Total Sewerage | 270.85p/m³ (£2.7085/m³) | Foul + highway drainage |
| Example 100 m³ household (Yorkshire): Water £212 + Sewerage £271 = £483/year | ||
| Example 100 m³ household (York): Water £120 + Sewerage £271 = £391/year | ||
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No standing charge: Yorkshire Water residential metered customers pay ZERO standing charge - just volumetric usage rates. Unusual for UK water companies (most charge £15-80/year standing charge). Means very low-usage households (single person 50 m³/year) pay only £106-196/year depending on area!
| Charge Type | Rate 2025-26 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Fixed Charge | £62.48/year | Minimum charge (low consumption) |
| Water RV Multiplier | 239.30p per £RV (£2.3930/£RV) | Based on 1990 rateable value |
| Sewerage Estimated | ~£350-400/year typical | Varies by property - contact YW for exact |
| Example £200 RV: Water £62.48 + (£200 × £2.3930) = £541.08 + sewerage ~£360 = ~£901 total | ||
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Yorkshire Water bills increased average 29% (£135 more) April 2025:
The 29% bill increase funds Yorkshire Water's massive infrastructure program:
Total: £4.2 billion = £840 million/year average, funded by 29% increase 2025-26 plus further ~8-10% annual increases through 2030 (bills could reach £720-760/year by 2030).
Yorkshire Water historically mid-table performer - better than worst (Southern, Thames) but not best (Northumbrian, Severn Trent):
WaterSupport is Yorkshire Water's main assistance scheme helping low-income households afford bills:
Eligibility criteria:
Discount bands 2025-26:
Savings examples:
Success rate: 125,000 Yorkshire Water customers already on support schemes (WaterSupport, WaterSure, Community Trust combined). Yorkshire Water committed £15 million extra 2022-2025 cost-of-living crisis support. Don't be embarrassed to apply - scheme designed to help those struggling, and 125,000 others already benefiting!
WaterSure caps metered bills at average for area - different from WaterSupport:
Eligibility criteria (must meet ALL three):
Benefit: Bills capped at Yorkshire average ~£602/year. If your metered usage high (200+ m³ family of 5 = £900+ bill), WaterSure caps at £602 = saves £298+/year (33% discount).
Average saving: £450/year according to Yorkshire Water (high-usage families with medical needs or 3+ kids typically use 250-350 m³ = £1,050+ bills → capped £602).
Yorkshire Water Community Trust helps customers with water debt £50-£2,000:
Yorkshire Water average unmetered bill ~£520/year vs metered £400/year = saves £120:
| Tip | Annual Saving (Metered) |
|---|---|
| Fix toilet leaks (silent leak 200L/day = 73 m³/year wasted) | £355/year |
| 5-min showers not baths (family of 4 switching daily baths) | £200/year |
| Fix dripping taps (1 drop/sec = 5.4 m³/year) | £26/year |
| Dual-flush cistern (3/6L vs old 9L, 20 flushes/day family) | £95/year |
| Turn off tap brushing teeth (running wastes 6L/person/day) | £50/year family |
| Full loads dishwasher/washing (half-loads waste 15L) | £35/year |
| Water butt for garden (200L rainwater saves hosepipe) | £60/year |
| FREE water-saving devices (shower timer, tap aerators, cistern bag) | £100/year |
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Total possible savings: Implementing all tips above = family reduces usage 200 m³ to 130 m³ = saves £340 water bill + £200 energy (less hot water heating) = £540/year total savings!
Order FREE water-saving devices from Yorkshire Water: Visit yorkshirewater.com/savewater or call 0345 1 24 24 24 to request FREE pack containing shower timer (£20 value), tap aerators (£15), Save-A-Flush cistern bag (£10), leak detection strips (£5). Total £50+ FREE gadgets save £100/year in bills!
| Method | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Debit (Monthly) | Fixed monthly payment £50/month (adjusted annually) | Easy budgeting, spread costs evenly |
| Direct Debit (Half-yearly) | Pay exact bill twice/year (April + October) | Match actual usage, no overpayment |
| Online/App Payment | Debit/credit card via website or MyYorkshireWater app | Flexible timing, instant confirmation |
| Phone Payment | Call 0345 1 24 24 24 automated payment line | No internet needed, 24/7 available |
| Post Office | Cash or card with bill reference at any Post Office | Cash payments, local convenience |
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Main reasons bills increased 2025-26:
No - Yorkshire Water is regional monopoly. Unlike energy, you cannot switch water supplier. Your property's location determines supplier - if in Yorkshire Water area, you MUST use Yorkshire Water. No competition, no switching. Ofwat regulates prices but limited consumer choice.
Yes - further 8-10% annual increases likely through 2030. £4.2B infrastructure program requires ongoing investment. Expect:
Yorkshire Water CANNOT disconnect supply for non-payment (illegal). Support options:
Usually YES if fewer people than bedrooms:
Overview 2025-26: Yorkshire Water serves 5.5 million people 5,400 square miles West Yorkshire (Leeds Bradford Wakefield Huddersfield Halifax), South Yorkshire (Sheffield Rotherham Doncaster Barnsley), North Yorkshire (York Harrogate Scarborough), East Riding (Hull sewerage Beverley Bridlington), North Lincolnshire (Scunthorpe), Derbyshire (northern parts). 140,000 businesses, 118 treatment works, 31,000 km pipes, 1.3B liters/day supplied, 130 sewage works, 50,000 km sewers, 1.1B liters/day treated. 99.97% water quality compliance, 18% leakage better than 20% England average. Mid-table performer 3.8/5 satisfaction above 3.5 industry, Trustpilot 2.9/5 "Poor" but better than Thames/Southern worst, CCW complaints 85 per 10k vs 125 average.
Charges 2025-26 SHARP 29% increase: Average £602/year up £135 from £467 2024-25 (+29%). Metered Yorkshire Water £2.1195/m³ water + £2.7085/m³ sewerage (foul £2.4620 + highway drainage £0.2465), NO standing charge unusual UK. Metered York Waterworks £1.2006/m³ water (43% CHEAPER than general Yorkshire!) + same sewerage - York residents lucky £391 total vs £483 general Yorkshire 100 m³ household. Unmetered £62.48 fixed + £2.3930 per RV water, £200 RV example £541 water + ~£360 sewerage = ~£901 total (high vs metered £483 - meter saves £418!). Volumetric rates up ~27%, RV rates up ~30%, funds £4.2B investment 2025-2030.
Why bills rising £4.2B infrastructure: Sewage treatment £1.8B improve 130 works reduce storm overflows 47% by 2030 (currently 1,200+ spills/year Yorkshire rivers), leakage reduction £900M replace Victorian pipes smart detection 18% to 15% save 50M liters/day, water quality £700M new treatment PFAS/lead/pesticide upgrade 118 works, resilience climate £600M pipeline interconnections Yorkshire-Northumbrian drought/flood River Aire/Don/Ouse, customer service £200M smart meters 100k homes digital app. Total £4.2B = £840M/year average funded 29% increase 2025 plus further 8-10% annually through 2030 bills could reach £720-760 by 2030. Performance: 99.97% quality good, 18% leakage better average, 3.8/5 satisfaction above industry, £6.2B debt stable better Thames £14B crisis, £540M/year dividends modest.
WaterSupport 60% discount saves £362: Low-income households income under £18,000/year (higher thresholds larger households £20k for 3 people £22k for 4) + annual bill over £350 eligible. Band 1 caps £116 water + ~£124 sewerage = £240 total (£602 average → £240 = SAVES £362/year 60% discount!). Band 2 caps higher ~£215 water + ~£220 sewerage = £435 total. Savings: family £602→£240 saves £362, household £500→£435 saves £65, high-usage £800→£240 saves £560 (70%!). Apply yorkshirewater.com/watersupport or 0345 1 24 24 24, provide income proof bank statements benefits letters, decision 10-15 days, backdated application date, annual review reapply yearly. 125,000 Yorkshire customers already on support schemes (WaterSupport WaterSure Community Trust), £15M extra 2022-2025 cost-of-living.
WaterSure + other schemes: WaterSure national caps metered bills £602 Yorkshire average eligibility: water meter + means-tested benefits + EITHER 3+ kids under 19 OR medical high usage (dialysis skin conditions incontinence). Average saving £450/year high-usage families 250-350 m³ = £1,050+ → capped £602 saves £448+. Community Trust grant clears debt £50-£2,000 arrears + other priority debt managed StepChange 0800 138 1111 typical £400-800 written off completely. Payment plans 12-36 months interest-free spread arrears £10-50/month, payment breaks 1-3 months temporary hardship, Resolve scheme severe difficulty negotiate affordable possible write-off case-by-case. Cannot disconnect for non-payment illegal right to water even arrears unlike energy.
Reduce bills strategies: Install water meter FREE saves £119 average (unmetered £520 vs metered £400). Request yorkshirewater.com/meter or 0345 1 24 24 24 FREE installation survey 2 weeks install 8-12 weeks 2-year trial switch back if higher zero risk. Who saves: single couple fewer people than bedrooms 2-3 bed saves £150-350/year, York residents York Waterworks £1.20/m³ 43% cheaper single 50 m³ only £195 total! Stay unmetered if family 5+ low RV £120-180 high usage baths garden. Water-saving tips: fix toilet leaks 200L/day = 73 m³/year wasted SAVES £355, 5-min showers not baths family switching SAVES £200, fix dripping taps 1 drop/sec = 5.4 m³ SAVES £26, dual-flush cistern 3/6L vs 9L family SAVES £95, turn off tap teeth 6L/person/day SAVES £50 family, full loads dishwasher/washing SAVES £35, water butt garden 200L rainwater SAVES £60, FREE devices shower timer aerators cistern bag SAVES £100. Total implementing all: family 200 m³ to 130 m³ saves £340 water + £200 energy = £540/year! Order FREE pack yorkshirewater.com/savewater £50+ gadgets save £100/year.
Payment customer service: Methods: DD monthly £50/month spread evenly, DD half-yearly April + October exact bill, online/app debit/credit MyYorkshireWater, phone 0345 1 24 24 24 automated 24/7, Post Office cash/card reference. Contact: 0345 1 24 24 24 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm, emergencies same 24/7 leaks bursts sewage, support schemes option 3 WaterSupport WaterSure payment plans, meter requests FREE installation, online account www.yorkshirewater.com/my-account bills readings payments, app iOS/Android bill management meter readings report leaks, email customer.services@yorkshirewater.co.uk 5 days, post PO Box 52 Bradford BD3 7YD. Ratings: 3.8/5 satisfaction above 3.5 industry, Trustpilot 2.9/5 "Poor" below standard, CCW 85 complaints per 10k vs 125 average better, Ofwat mid-table customer service good environmental. Verdict: decent service responsive emergencies mid-range not worst not best.
FAQs answered: Bill high why: 29% price rise £135 Ofwat approved £4.2B investment, metered high usage family 5+ 250 m³ = £1,220, leak toilet 200L/day = 73 m³ = £355 wasted check running toilets, unmetered high RV £400 = £1,720 consider meter save £600+, apply WaterSupport low income saves £362 meter if fewer bedrooms fix leaks. Switch supplier NO regional monopoly stuck Yorkshire Water no competition Ofwat regulates. Bills keep rising YES further 8-10% annually 2026-30: 2026-27 +9% = £655, 2027-28 +8% = £707, 2028-29 +7% = £756, 2029-30 +6% = £802 total +33% = +£200 by 2030 £4.2B program. Cannot afford cannot disconnect illegal support: WaterSupport 60% discount £362 income under £18k, WaterSure cap £602 benefits + medical/3+ kids, Community Trust clear £50-£2k via StepChange 0800 138 1111, payment plan 12-36 months interest-free, payment break 1-3 months hardship, Resolve negotiate severe difficulty possible write-off. Get meter YES if fewer people bedrooms: single 2-3 bed saves £150-350 (50 m³ = £243 vs £520+ unmetered), couple 3-4 bed saves £50-200 (100 m³ = £483 vs £600-700), York extra lucky £1.20/m³ 43% cheaper single £195 only!, stay unmetered family 5+ low RV high usage, zero risk FREE install 2-year trial switch back FREE.
Bottom line: Yorkshire Water £602 average 2025-26 up 29% = £135 from £467 sharp increase funds £4.2B infrastructure sewage leakage quality resilience. WaterSupport saves up to £362/year (60% discount!) income under £18k bill over £350 apply yorkshirewater.com/watersupport or 0345 1 24 24 24 don't miss out 125k already saving. Water meter FREE saves £119 average (£520 unmetered vs £400 metered), York Waterworks £1.20/m³ 43% cheaper lucky York residents single £195 total! Install meter if fewer people bedrooms single couple 2-3 bed saves £150-350, 2-year trial zero risk switch back FREE. Water-saving tips implement all saves £540/year family 200 m³ to 130 m³ = £340 water + £200 energy. Cannot disconnect non-payment illegal right water even arrears support schemes available WaterSupport WaterSure Community Trust payment plans cannot afford. Bills rising £802 by 2030 further £200 over 5 years prepare budget. Use calculator above personalized estimate metered/unmetered/average check WaterSupport eligibility apply if low income saves £362! Yorkshire coverage Leeds Bradford Sheffield York Harrogate 5.5M people 118 works 31,000 km pipes 99.97% quality 18% leakage mid-table 3.8/5 satisfaction.