The state-owned Sydney Water will increase prices by 13.8 per cent, including inflation, from October 1, it announced on Tuesday. “We understand that any change to bills can be challenging and some households will feel the impact more than others,” Sydney Water acting chief executive Paul Plowman said. Sydney Water price increases are set to continue until 2030. Credit: AAPA NSW parliamentary inquiry found Sydney Water was too quick to say there was no PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water catchment. The increase in water costs will help Sydney Water to maintain “safe, high-quality drinking water and wastewater services” by upgrading old pipes and treatment plants. “For 137 years, Sydney Water has provided high-quality services to the people of Sydney,” Plowman said.