More than two fifths of those finding it hard to keep pace with their bills had been forced to cut back on groceries and energy as a result Water bill hikes are affecting families (Image: Getty Images)

Almost one in five households struggled to pay their water bill in the last year, Citizens Advice has said. The advisory service found more than a fifth (21%) of those who struggled to pay found themselves falling into debt with their supplier. ‌

The survey, taken at the beginning of August, and following the largest single-year increase in household water charges since privatisation of the industry, found that more than two fifths (42%) of those finding it hard to keep pace with their bills had been forced to cut back on groceries and energy as a result. ‌

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