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Severn Trent Trials Tiered Water Billing for 15,000 Litres

8/18/2026

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England water firms are trialling tiered billing that raises the price per litre after thresholds.
Severn Trent Water began a February 2026 trial charging first 5,000 litres at a reduced rate, next 5,000 at normal rates, and third 5,000 at a higher rate.
South West Water is testing the scheme with 500 households that get a lower rate for low use and higher prices if usage rises, pending Ofwat approval.

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Story summary

England water firms are trialling tiered billing that raises the price per litre after thresholds.
Severn Trent Water began a February 2026 trial charging first 5,000 litres at a reduced rate, next 5,000 at normal rates, and third 5,000 at a higher rate.
South West Water is testing the scheme with 500 households that get a lower rate for low use and higher prices if usage rises, pending Ofwat approval.