WaterSure Checker
If you're on benefits and your metered water bill is unavoidably high (because of a medical condition or a large family), WaterSure can cap what you pay. Here's how to find out if you're eligible.
Typical qualifying benefits
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Income-based JSA
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit (above family element)
- Pension Credit
Do you already have a water meter?
Does your household receive a qualifying means-tested benefit?
Do you have a medical condition that requires extra water use?
Do you get Child Benefit for them?
WaterSure rules vary slightly by company, but the core eligibility route is consistent across UK water suppliers. Source: Ofwat.
Related guides
Full details on eligibility, what documents you need, and how to apply.
Social tariffs, payment plans, and hardship funds from your water company.
Everything available to reduce your water bill this year, including lesser-known schemes.
How meters work, relevant if you need one installed to qualify for WaterSure.