Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
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"reflect just how dissatisfied many people still are with the state of the water sector"
— Mike Keil , Executive
"have not received the service they should expect"
— David Bird , Executive
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Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
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