Tap Water Pubs

The Westminster Tap by Independent Age Highlights Rising Water Bill Prices

Independent Age, the UK-based national charity devoted to helping older people facing financial hardship, opened the doors to The Westminster Tap, a pop-up that exclusively serves tap water to bring awareness to the rising cost of water bills. Representing regions of England and Wales, Independent Age's The Westminster Tap displays a row of taps that display annual water bills and the level of assistance offered through social tariffs.

Southern Water customers face the highest average annual bill at £759, while Northumbrian Water has the lowest at £535. As such, many people are cutting back on their usage of this necessity. Noting unevenness in support, Independent Age is calling for a national social tariff that would provide consistent financial support for people of all ages on low incomes.

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