五分之一的英国家庭在水费上挣扎,导致债务和其他开支削减。 One in five UK households struggled with water bills, leading to debt and cuts in other spending.

去年,五分之一的英国家庭为支付水费而挣扎,其中超过五分之一的家庭欠债。 Nearly one in five UK households struggled to pay their water bills last year, with over a fifth falling into debt. 平均账单从不到500英镑增加到超过600英镑,迫使许多人削减杂货和能源,或减少用水量。 The average bill rose from under £500 to over £600, forcing many to cut back on groceries and energy or reduce water usage. 公民咨询组织呼吁对低收入家庭实行单一的社会关税,批评目前的社会关税在各区域之间不一致。 Citizens Advice calls for a single social tariff for low-income households, criticizing the current social tariffs as inconsistent across regions.