A huge sewage spill caught on camera in CornwallFor or against privatisation, public dissatisfaction at water firms remains following a string of scandals and controversies.from April.
The 7.5% hike means average customers are now paying £31 more annually this year - taking the typical bill to £448.following mounting fury over raw sewage being released into Britain's waters.pumped into England's rivers and seas at least 301,091 times last yearWater UK said campaigners had been"right to be upset about the current quality of our rivers and beaches".
But there was then further anger when firms admitted a planned £10bn investment in measures to tackle the issueWater leaks have become another major issue - especially at a time of shortages and record high temperatures.Residents in East Sussex said theyand said its infrastructure had struggled to cope with demand.