HUNDREDS of residents living in Harwich could be missing out on potential savings on their water bills, according to research conducted by a water supplier.

Affinity Water boasts a range of tariffs designed to support households on low incomes, who receive certain benefits or have medical conditions which require the extra use of water. 

The water company has already supported more than 75,000 customers across its supply area with their bills through these tariffs.

But business bosses now believe 875 households in Harwich could be missing out on water bill savings, so they are urging customers to get in touch.

Anyone who has been affected financially by coronavirus may also be eligible for payment breaks, different tariffs, or the option to spread the cost of their bill. 

Joe Brownless, director of customer operations at Affinity Water said: “We know this has been a very challenging time for many of our customers and we want to let them know that we are here to help. 

“We already have a number of schemes in place to help those who need financial support, including anyone who may have recently lost their job or been asked to take unpaid leave.

“We want to make it easy for everyone adversely affected to get the support they need as quickly as possible.”

To find out more visit affinitywater.co.uk/help