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Your water bill could rise

Ofwat, the water regulator, is looking at allowing water companies to charge more during summer droughts. This means your household water bill could go up if you use a lot of water when supplies are low. It's designed to encourage everyone to save water and make sure there's enough for essential needs.

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Water suppliers across England and Wales could charge extra during summer droughts

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