Families could soon be hit with steeper water bills under new plans being explored, and it’s already sparked serious backlash. Critics are dubbing it a “bathtime tax” that unfairly targets traditional households, especially those with kids, gardens, or even a small paddling pool.

Water companies want to shake up how we’re charged by introducing a new system where households that use the most water pay the most. Sounds straightforward on the surface, but the details have plenty of people riled up. The Labour Party has said they’re open to the idea, which has only fuelled the political fire.

Under the new pricing model, the more water you use, the more each litre will cost you. This approach, known as rising block tariffs, means rates increase as usage goes up. It’s being sold as “progress

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