Water bills
Lesson 3 of 12 in our free Bills & Subscriptions guide: a 5-minute money game with the key points below.
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Questions you'll answer
Mo lives alone in a big flat and uses little water. What might cut his water bill?
Quick facts
- Myth: “Students are exempt from water bills in England.” — The council tax exemption doesn't cover water. Budget for it.
- Fact: “In Northern Ireland, households don't currently pay separate domestic water charges.” — NI is different — check if you move there.
- Fact: “In Scotland, water and sewerage charges are usually collected with council tax.” — Same bill, different charge.
- Water bill comes from a water company, separate from council tax → England & Wales. Separate bill.
- Water charges collected alongside council tax → Scotland. Combined collection.
- No separate household water bill → Northern Ireland. Not currently charged to households.