Beat the April deadline for an extra saving on water bills

Water bills are set to increase this April

We wanted to draw your attention to the imminent rise in water bills. More importantly, we wanted to let you know that with help from our partners at World Kinect and an exclusive discount for our members, you could very easily make significant savings if you act before April 1st.

Why are bills increasing?

On April 1st this year, all commercial water bills from every UK supplier will increase. The increase happens every year, and this time around is no different, water bills keep rising, mainly because the rate of inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years. Driven by the energy crisis, this unusually high inflation has increased water companies’ operating costs as well as the cost of new infrastructure. The water companies are passing these higher costs onto their customers. There’s another reason for the bigger-than-usual price hike: Ofwat has recalculated its default price cap, increasing the retail rates that businesses pay for water.

While a handful of tariffs will go up by a few per cent, the table below, by our World Kinect Water experts, shows that many will increase by 15% or even more.

There is good news, though. Despite this being a significant rise in an operational cost you can’t avoid, it’s actually surprisingly easy to turn it into a great opportunity to save. Ever since the water industry was deregulated, businesses like yours can compare water suppliers and switch to one that offers cheaper deals. Now is the time to do it.

Exclusive extra savings for Autumna members

Our Go Green partner, World Kinect, will not only help you with this, but they are also offering Autumna members exclusive discounts on its water management service, including a free water audit. It’s a win-win situation, delivering savings in the long and short term. And, as part of its service, World Kinect will audit your historic water bills and look for errors. Errors are unusually common in water billing, with 1 in 8 bills containing mistakes. The company has already secured rebates for half of the care homes it helps, averaging £2,500 per care home.

Easier than ever

If you’re considering changing water supplier, you don’t even need to do the hard work of researching and switching tariffs yourself, World Kinect will get to know your business and water usage, then apply its detailed knowledge of the water market to find the best deal for you. Less than a quarter of businesses change their water supplier, which is surprising considering the cost savings it can bring.

Seamless switching

The team at World Kinect will carry out the switch to a new supplier for you, scrutinising and completing any contracts on your behalf.

Water management strategies

World Kinect experts can also futureproof your water provision, reducing the threat of unpredictable supply and lowering the risk of wasting water through inefficiency or inadequate infrastructure. From leaky pipework or a broken toilet flush to improving how your business uses water – these are areas where a water audit could reduce your consumption and costs.

• Read more about the easiest ways to reduce consumption and save money in our previous water-saving tips blog

Why World Kinect?

If you’ve been reading these blogs regularly, you’re probably aware of our partnership with this trusted global energy and utility services business. Backed by an impressive 35-year track record and 4,000+ specialist staff, the business has already helped dozens of UK care home providers with their commercial water provision, helping them streamline their operations and save £122,000 between them to date.

• You can read more about World Kinect here

At Autumna, we think the bottom line is simple when it comes to commercial water provision: let the experts help. If water is something your business depends on every day and is a significant cost to that business, it makes perfect sense to get help from experts who can save you money, shrink your risk and simplify your day-to-day admin. With a great chance to make big savings ending in just weeks, now’s the time to act. Trust us: your bottom line will thank you.

Don't let April's water price increase catch you off guard - take action now!