Yorkshire Water has issued a £70 payment to thousands of low-income households in Yorkshire.

Customers on Yorkshire Water’s social tariffs will receive the automatic account payment to help with the rising costs of living and bills.

More than 45,000 Yorkshire Water customers will automatically receive the payment, which will be applied directly to their account.

Customers will not need to contact Yorkshire Water to receive the payment. 

Customer support manager Angie Markham–Nock said: “We know a lot of customers are worried about money and we’re seeing more people than ever benefit from our financial support schemes. We hope this payment will provide some relief to households this year.

“We don’t want customers to worry about paying their next bill.”

It is part of a series of initiatives introduced to help families in need of financial support.

Out of its dedicated £115 million pot of funds, Yorkshire Water currently has five financial support schemes.

Those already on the company’s social tariffs, WaterSure and WaterSupport, will be eligible for the £70 payment. 

The company estimates that there could be up to an additional 200,000 low-income households in Yorkshire could be eligible for help via its WaterSure or WaterSupport.

Those applying from September will receive the £70 payment pro-rata for the remainder of the year.

For more information visit yorkshirewater.com/bill-account/help-paying-your-bill/ 

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