Scotland Charge Lowest in Britain
Written by admin on February 28, 2013
The average household water charge in Scotland is now £54 p.a. less than the average in England and Wales.
This change from an average of £52 less last year, is backed by one of the best value water packages in Great Britain.
With an average household charge of £334 in Scotland, compared to £388 pounds in England and Wales, Scottish Water is delivering improved services for the lowest charge while investing around £500 million a year to improve Scotland’s water infrastructure.
Chief Executive of Scottish Water, Douglas Millican, commented that Scottish Water recognises the pressures facing customers and public finances, and ensures customers to have among the lowest increases in charges for 2013/14.
“Scottish Water is the fourth largest water company in the UK. Our teams from Stranraer to Shetland are looking after our customers and ensuring the water delivered to their homes and services we provide are of the highest possible quality,” Mr Millican said.
Drinking water quality is the best it has ever been and the environment, which has improved from 2002 when Scottish Water took over.
“This is an exciting time for Scottish Water. Hundreds of projects are underway across the country as our five-year investment programme continues. This period will see us match the efficient service of the water industry south of the border.”
