In April, the average household water bill will rise by 5.6 per cent - about £2.80 per month – as part of an £8.3bn investment programme approved by Ofwat in December 2024. Yorkshire Water says the rise means it will be able to continue to deliver infrastructure projects across the region, totalling £1.1bn during the next year until April 2027. "I would encourage anyone who is struggling financially to contact us to discuss the options available to them.”The utility offers two bill reduction schemes, Water Support and Water Sure, and three schemes to support customers with water bill debts: Resolve, Community Trust, and Direct Support. Customers can receive advice about being placed on a water meter, and whether this would reduce their bill. During February, March and April, Yorkshire Water colleagues will be talking to customers at bill support drop-ins.