How will the average household bill change on 1 April 2000?
Tables 1 and 2 show the annual average household bills for water and sewerage for 1999-2000 and 2000-01. The tables also show the percentage difference between the two years (excluding inflation) and the percentage increase in bills between April 1989 and March 2000. The annual average household bill includes all customers, with or without a meter. Most households (83%) do not have a meter and their bills are generally based on the rateable value of their property, plus (usually) a fixed charge. Households with a meter pay in relation to the volume of water they use, plus a standing charge. How are changes in average bills determined? The annual change that companies can make to bills is limited to the price limit set by the Director, plus inflation. Table 3 sets out the price limits from 1 April 2000. Most price limits are negative, this means that bills are falling. Will my bill change in line with the price limit set by the Director? This price limit applies to the average change in
