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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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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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

2025-2026 increase is criminal!

Everything goes up yearly and it is what is but by how much welsh water has just increased their bills is criminal!! Last year I paid £564.88 and this year I’m paying £969.57 it’s actually disgusting how they thing this type of increase is warranted and okay?? I’ve never known a company to up a bill like this I’m honestly speechless.

26 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Welsh water bandits

Welsh water won’t respond to this, but here it is, they have just raised my bill by £240 a year, for what kind of service???
Oh, and there CEO salary £332000 and a bonus of in excess of £300000, no wonder he’s smiling on there website, you should be ashamed of yourself.

20 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Daylight robbery

I notice that Welsh Water don't respond to comments so this is for customers to read.
I rang Welsh Water yesterday to change my direct debit details and although l am in credit by £100+ they increased my monthly charge by around 250% for 2025-2026 even though the household use will stay the same. I did argue that it was unreasonable but it fell on deaf ears. I assume that the increase is to pay for their industry fines, their shareholders and their board directors.

19 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I see a another bunch of crooks using…

I see a another bunch of crooks using the cost of living as an excuse to hike prices knowing in Wales nobody has choice of what water company to use. We are paying for greedy CEO's who have given themselves a pay rise for a poor service which has seen problems with leaks, pollution in the water and a large amount of people across the country left with out water but apparently the average Joe has to pick up the cost once again. There needs to be an overhaul of the utility companies in this country the are rising the population of every last penny they have and making maximum profit but not even doing the job correctly.

15 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lies regarding compensation.

I suffered 5days without water. Welsh Water didn't just keep the compensation but had the wrong amount and stayed quiet about it all until asked questions and so many still without compensation as promised, due to this hungry company taking it all and showering their boss with it.

This profit driven company needs investigating in similar manner to the post office scandal, as they do not live upto 'Non-for profit' and time again they keep proving they are for profit.

11 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

An Unjustifiable and Unethical Decision

An Unjustifiable and Unethical Decision

I am absolutely appalled by the way this company has handled my credit file. Without any valid reason, they decided to decrease my credit score for six years, significantly impacting my financial stability and future opportunities. This decision was made with zero transparency, no clear justification, and no opportunity for dispute or rectification.

Despite my attempts to contact customer service for an explanation, I was met with vague responses, unhelpful representatives, and an unwillingness to reconsider their unfair decision. Their lack of accountability and poor communication reflect a deeply flawed and unethical system that punishes responsible customers without reason.

If you value financial fairness and responsible credit reporting, I strongly advise against trusting this company. Their reckless decision-making could damage your financial standing for years to come, just as they have done to me. Absolutely disgraceful.

8 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SEVEN water cuts in 2 months

SEVEN water cuts in 2 months. Our rural community was last left for days without water. No alternative water offered to anyone, not even vulnerable people on their priority list and not a penny of compensation given. Atrocious customer service and extortionate water prices. A truly dreadful company!

20 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt Responce

Prompt responce when we called and said we had a broken pipe, not only did they give us 6 FREE bottles of water, but it was fixed in as little as 2.6 hours!! They deserve 10stars really😁😁

25 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Had a letter last week to say they were…

Had a letter last week to say they were working in the street. Work never happened on that day. Started yesterday. I have no problem with them doing the work but they have put the road closed signs right by my house which means locals can't park outside their homes. And those parked there already can't get out!!!!!!!

22 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied

Ive been with Welsh Water for almost 3yrs. My telephone dealings with them have always been met with very helpful, cheerful & friendly customer service agents.

21 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welsh water's customer service is outstanding.

From the first call in to the completion of the work I was kept fully advised by courteous staff providing a prompt and very professional service. At a time when water companies are getting a bad press (sometimes justified) Welsh are a pleasure to work with. Special thanks to Nicola and the drains crew Phil and Lee.

7 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Robbing gits

Robbing gits. Not for profit bullshit. I always paid for what I use as I'm on a meter, yet my rates are constantly being increased to help pay for their incompetency and inability to meet targets. External rain drains shouldn't be connected to treatment stations, how hard is that to understand.
If you want to increase rates, do it to everyone that is on estimated bills, they are usually the ones using way more water than what they pay for. Also stop taking stupid amounts of bonus from the company and invest it back in.

21 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

An absolute disgrace of a company

An absolute disgrace of a company. Called them out due to blocked waste pipe. Welsh Water failed to check the public sewer and advised that the problem was on our property. This resulted in excavation and us being in temporary accommodation for seven weeks. £10,000 claim on insurance. Guess what the problem turned out to be? A collapsed public sewer. 100% WW liability. Could have been resolved in a couple of days. WW denied all liability, fabricated events. The Director of Waste services wrote an incoherent response to our complaint. Their waste water services and sub contractors are useless. Ultimately they paid £750 compensation (you have to fight for this and go all the way through the Consumer Council for Water (also useless) to an ombudsman). Pathetic service from smug 'engineers' and useless customer services.

21 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great communication on the phone

What a super customer advisor I spoke to today. Her name was Kay and she was brilliant, just what you need when you have an issue and need someone calm and collected on the other side. I’ve reported a leak and obviously that is not yet fixed BUT half the battle is won when you have someone on the end of a phone that is knowledgeable and someone who listens. Always had good communication with Welsh water staff…can’t fault them

5 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They made a mistake but accepted fault!

I had an issue, whereby I had a direct debit set up but no funds appeared to be leaving. As a result, I had a letter demanding the full payment etc. I went on online chat, and it appeared that they had the wrong bank account number and they wanted over £100 a month from me! I told them, that I hadn’t given anyone that bank account number and had no idea where it had come from. This was set up via the phone, so they willingly listened to the call and could hear that I had given the correct information and it was an administrative error on their part. They called me promptly after this within the hour, they apologised accepted fault. And very kindly adjusted my bill and waived nearly £200! As I was not at fault. 10/10 customer service, can’t fault them. In the slightest, a fair resolution! Good to know if they are in the wrong they accept it and correct it promptly.

28 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Water works

Hi, my neighbour came around to our house this afternoon to say he had water leaking through his garden shed.
When we investigated, we found there was water gushing out of the stop tap in the lane for house number 21.
I phoned welsh water at 1600 to report the problem, and I noticed an amber flashing on our back lane, to my surprise when I went out to see what was going on, there was a welsh water van there.
There was a lovely young lady digging the road up around the leaking stop valve, her name was Sasha, and the lovely gent with her was Jordan.
What a lovely well mannered polite team they were, and they were there within three hours.
I was so impressed I made them a coffee.
Well done to you both, and Welsh Water.
It’s so easy to find fault and run people down, but give credit where it is due.

19 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Litigation dept, head should roll

I have an empty property.
Advised them and asked them to disconnect in 2015.
In 2020 they re-connected, even though I didn't ask them.
Then they sent bills to this (empty) property, ending with a CCJ and default in my name.
Trying to sort this out but they're deliberately dragging their feet as if to torment for fun. You guys need to thoroughly investigate your litigation department, it seems to be run by children.

1 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crooks

Welsh water are an absolute disgrace! Charging my elderly father for water he never used 7 months after he passed away!!!!!
Legal action is currently being taken!

28 September 2024
Unprompted review

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