Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Looking at 95 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Consumers frequently complained about soaring water bills, unexpected price increases, and unreasonable service charges that left many struggling financially and fearing future payments. Customers also experienced frustrating communication delays, unhelpful responses, and continuous problems when trying to resolve various billing disputes or unexpected supply interruptions. Some reviewers were happy with specific staff members who provided friendly, courteous, and efficient support during urgent situations. A few consumers also noted that certain helpful employees went completely out of their way to set up manageable payment plans and resolve complex problems successfully.

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Service

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Price

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Customer service

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Payment

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless. Had disputes years ago about how much I pay compared to a family of 5 (we are two adults working 12 hour shifts) at the time who fills a MASSIVE water tank sometimes in the back of his long... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Water meter installed as single person occupancy. Water bill goes up to equivalent of 4 people living in property. Welsh said my problem as leak on my property. Luckily I have insurance, plumber came... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Every time I deal with this company, there's a problem. Bills rose by 42% last year alone, way above inflation with no improvements to services. Now I'm expected to pay this year's bill without... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company need closing down, they’re beyond ridiculous. Everyone you deal with lies, they all tell you what they think you want to hear, but putting things into action just doesn’t happen here! Man... See more


Company details

  1. Water utility company

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We provide water to keep you healthy and clean your wastewater to protect our environment.


Contact info

  • Linea, Fortran Road, CF3 0LT, St Mellons, Cardiff, United Kingdom

  • www.dwrcymru.com

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited weeks for water meter to be…

Waited weeks for water meter to be installed. Installation team never turned up on agreed day of installation. Surveyor turned up and said install team not coming…. They will be in contact in a few weeks. Not even a phone call before hand and put me to a lot of trouble. What a complete shambles of an organisation they are.

20 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All of our interactions have been resolved quickly.

Spoke to a friendly and efficient emergency line operative called Paul Robinson who really put us at our ease. He is just the right combination of reassurance and friendliness and he dealt with our concerns swiftly. We live in the National Park and care for my 100 year old Father-in-law, and whenever we have not been able to access water, an emergency supply has been left on our doorstep within an hour. We have had problems with getting water via the taps in our house, at least three times in the last five years, and we've been kept informed by either phone or email until a successful conclusion to the problem. THANK YOU WELSH WATER 😊

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor company

Poor company. Bill increases and estimated bills. My last bill covering the last 5 months was over £550, there's only two people in the property. In very small print it said "we estimated your meter reading" Other utilities show this much more clearly on their bills. Once I realised I phoned up with a meter reading and they has overcharged me by nearly £200 but the refund is going to take well over two weeks to reach me.... Hmmm. Couple that with leaks all over this area left running for months which clearly us bill payers are footing the bill for. If my wifi provider is poor I change, unfortunately you don't get that option with the water providers so they don't need to keep their customers happy.

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Water meter leak discovered last November!!!

Water meter leak discovered last November. Received a bill for £1300+. As it was their meter I refused to increase my direct debit, I have always been in credit with the company so said happy to increase my payments once the leak was repaired and my account returned to the level it was in May, £25 in credit.
6 months later leak repaired and account adjusted to £40 in debit and payments doubled.
I agreed to pay an increase of 70% but asked if my balance could be returned to the previous level.
I'm afraid computer said no! Absolutely no idea regarding the meaning of customer service.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of sudden changes in pricing !!

I called up Welsh Water to change my bank details for direct debit payments. I have been paying around £55 monthly payments for my property. Just after I have made changes to the payment details, I receive an email saying that my direct debit payment is £85 per month from now. I called up today to enquire about this and they said it could have been an mis calculation. No apology whatsoever from them and they didn’t take ownership for the issue. Still waiting for a confirmation to see if this has been sorted.

9 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting company

Disgusting company. Changed our meter as part of their "routine operational programme". Everything was fine before the install and now we have a leak over 200 litres per hour outside our boundary. This disgusting company have told us we are responsible for the repair and the lost water since the install. How it's allowed to operate i don't know.

4 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish website

Sort your website out its absolutely Useless!!! Trying update direct debit details stuck on next all time pathetic!!

23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Had a recent problem which was handled really well and courteously by the staff. Thank you very much Charmaine and Michelle.

Graham from Pembroke Dock

20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish company.

Actively promotes the leaky loo scheme, sends a video of a 'leaky loo' and of course they find some reason why they won't do it. In addition to this prices have become ridiculous. Started off paying £34 in 2023, then £42 in 2024. £78 in 2025 and now a massive increase to £92 monthly, all with the same size house and usage.

27 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking

Absolutely shocking
Phoned to say stopcock broken water leaking down the street no water in the house
First available appointment in one month!!!

12 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In 2025 we had an increase to help with…

In 2025 we had an increase to help with improvements with the promise (in writing) that the following year we will see a decrease. However, just received the bill for 2026 and there is another 9.7% so their decrease promised must have been shelved

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m trying to arrange a water meter…

I’m trying to arrange a water meter installation. This company has an unworkable website and it’s proving very difficult to speak to someone who can arrange the above!
I continue to persevere but I’m becoming increasingly frustrated!

5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extortion

Extortion

Water bill in 25/26 rose by 32%
Water bill for 26/27 up another 11%

It's organised crime
Welsh Water Mafia

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Makes you laugh when it's supposed to be a company not for profit!

Wow, what a mess with the billing! I’ve got a £100 credit, but my annual bill is supposed to be £583.77, which breaks down to £48.64 a month. I contacted Welsh Water, and they insisted I need to pay £53.50 a month, even though I’m in credit. Their excuse? They only send out two bills a year. It feels like Welsh Water is just taking advantage of their customers' balances for their own gain.

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No faith in billing system extremely stressed

We pay our bill every 6 months just had a bill of over £600 have gone into debt to pay and have now set up a dd of £55 pm as advised by them. Sent a complaint email only to be completely confused and worried by reply that states my property was empty for a period of time complete rubbish and that my £55 pm may not cover my next bill as it has now in a space of a week been calculated as £70 pm. We are a household of 2 my sister has a household of 4 and pays Severn Trent £50 pm. They have plucked facts and figures out of air and I live in complete fear of my next bill

25 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not for profit they say

Not for profit they say, what a load of rubbish, single tenant working 60 hrs a week 2 bedroom house this year went up too £40 per week nearly 80% more than last year, absolutely disgusting we are now living to pay bills or support lazy people who are claiming benefits

25 February 2026
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