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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Considering 897 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers generally find the service to be good, with many appreciating the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff. People also report positive experiences with setting up accounts and transferring services, often highlighting smooth processes and efficient handling of inquiries. However, some people were dissatisfied with the payment system, citing issues with links not working and difficulties reaching customer service for assistance. A few other people also felt that communication regarding billing and account changes was poor, with some experiencing unexpected direct debit increases or threatening calls about late payments.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

You telephone to apologise for muddles. We make a new appointment to fix a meter. You send two emails confirming appointment followed by an email cancelling it. Then someone turns up on cancelle... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I am a new client. The officer that took my call wasn’t informed enough to answer my questions regarding charge versus usage, etc. I had no choice but to sign up, and yet I have no information on how... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m new to Affinity Water, so far been easy enough to deal with. Unsure about their direct debit procedure, set up a monthly amount but first payment taken was less than expected ! Would like to see... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The first telephone enquiry, well the person who took the call wasn't helpful but all subsequent contact was great. Appointment was given, meter fixed and billing explained

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  1. Water Utility Company

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We're committed to taking care of your water. We supply high-quality drinking water to 3.9 million customers. From finding and fixing leaks fast, to reducing what we take from the environment, we're doing everything we can to save water For out of hours support, please visit our website at affinitywater.co.uk


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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

2K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their portal is next to useless

Their portal is next to useless.
They don't provide an email address, which in this day and age is simply unheard of.
I used their portal to open an account and provide a forwarding address but have not heard back from them.

All I got was this email nearly 6 weeks ago.

Thank you for informing us that a tenant has moved out from the below property. You will receive a confirmation email as soon as your request has been processed.

what kind of service is this ?

I simply want to pay my final bill and move on !!
no bill received to my forwarding address, portal or email.
If they are busy, so am I, I am dealing with this on the bank holiday and their phones are closed, so it's their chat, and they don't take emails, or even any messages on the portal.

25 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Affinity water have been chasing me for a bill that I have evidence I have paid.

Affinity water have been chasing me for months now for a final payment on a water bill. I paid the bill in full back in March after the property was sold. I have confirmed this with my bank and called them to explain. They have now involved a debt agency to chase the bill. I have supplied bank statements but they are still adamant the amount is due - which incredibly is the identical amount to the payment I have already made. I am pretty disgusted that they are now harassing me via a debt agency.

22 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Elaine, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear this and truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

We've reached out to you directly to gather more detail so that we can better understand the situation and work towards a resolution. Your experience matters to us and we want to make sure we get it right. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to hearing from you. - Thanks, Tamara

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick Response Time.

Quick Response Time.
Great communication, informed every step of the process.

15 January 2026
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Clive, thank you for sharing your 5 star review, we're glad you had a good experience with us! -Freya.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very helpful.

i spoke to mr ahsan he was very helpful
and polite and very good at his job
thank you and take care.
B .tristram

21 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Mr Tristram, this is wonderful to hear! :) Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience with us. We've passed this along to our team. - Freya

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good

Been with AW for a few years at different properties and locations. Service is good. CSA is decent. 👍

20 May 2026
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Lae, thank you for sharing your review, we're glad you had a good experience with us! -Freya.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been with Affinity water for…

I have been with Affinity water for years and pleased with how they operate

15 May 2026
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Mr MICHAEL MINDEN, this is wonderful to hear! :) Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience with us. We've passed this along to our team. - Tamara

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over a week ive been trying to upload…

Over a week ive been trying to upload documents on there link they sent/ and site for my daughter. They just dont go through ( well if they did they are going to have 100s from the same person).No confirmation emails. Phoned them to be told its the only way to do it. Oh can wait 14 days for paper work to come through post and send that back but things won't get back dated. Dont think this is very fair. Tryed different browsers still no luck doing it. Putting people in to more debt when they are entitled to help because you carnt get your links sorted properly. You should let us do over the phone with sending documents in emails to you if there are problems.

18 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Kerry, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations, and we really appreciate you sharing this with us.

We may be in touch soon to find out more so we can look into this properly and work on putting things right. Your feedback is very important to us, and we’re committed to learning from this. Thanks again for your review. - Freya

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service without any response…

Very poor service without any response after footprint visit and actual month bill to spilt monthly payment

7 May 2026
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Ms Law, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations, and we really appreciate you sharing this with us.

We may be in touch soon to find out more so we can look into this properly and work on putting things right. Your feedback is very important to us, and we’re committed to learning from this. Thanks again for your review. - Freya.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Roberta, this is great to hear! :) Thank you so much for your 5 star review and taking the time to share your experience with us.

We've taken this on board and shared this with our teams. - Holly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I spoke to Affinity Water about the state of their meter reader

I contacted Affinity Water regarding the poor state and inaccessability of their meter reader as reported by my plumber. They actually told me they no longer maintain the boundary boxes containing the meter reader. This is incorrect. They are responsible for the reader and boundary box.

It is now 26 May and I have not heard a peep from Affinity water, after their promise to put things right. It was just words, as usual...

11 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Connie, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations, and we really appreciate you sharing this with us.

We will be in touch to find out more so we can look into this properly and work on putting things right. Your feedback is very important to us, and we’re committed to learning from this. Thanks again for your review. - Freya

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

website moving home form not working

The water srvice is fine , but their website hasnt been tested or made well at all , iam moving out and its ask for my new postcode , no other options , i just want to close the account , if it doesnt recognise the postcode it says find who supplies you , whats that got to do with me moving out , it not thought out at all terrible, also no email address to send any message , i have no other option but to call them

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Gurj, firstly I want to start by offering my sincere apologies, this is really disappointing to read and I'm sorry you had this experience.

I've reached out to you directly as we'd like to get some more information so that we can look into this and come to a resolution. We hope to hear from you soon and thank you for taking the time to share your review. - Freya

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Well thank you for cancelling my direct…

Well thank you for cancelling my direct debit especially when my account showed - minus £… so much in credit … than the cheek of it charging me £11.00 each month… The stress off showing that l owed over 300? And than said on statements that it was due (and on phone you admitted that was wrong … on top of that … l paid the 300 today …. Why should we be begging for the refund upon asking you about all this …. Only because l asked you Than choose refund me also your end knew l was in credit .. now l have to ring again to get my Back £300. When I fact my account was UPTO… thanks for cancelling the direct debit especially… l rather have my 11 back that you been charging me for nothing …. Might as well come and work for you lot….

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi A Kaur, I'm so disappointed to read this and I'm really sorry you've had this experience with us. We try hard to make every experience with us positive but sometimes we miss the mark.

I've reached out to you directly as I'd really like to get some more detail on this so that we can work with our teams to resolve this. Thank you for taking the time to share your review and we hope to hear from you soon. - Freya.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Its my water bill

Its my water bill, Its the law that I pay it.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Jack, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. - Thanks, Freya

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service

Erica from the Kent office was absolutely amazing, took time and care to explain my bill, she went through all my questions so clearly and professionally.
Really good customer service and went above and beyond for me 😊

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Bahar, this is wonderful to hear! :) Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience with us. We've passed this along to our team. - Freya.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Robbery ?

Was billed for whole year unmetered from 1st april 2025 to 31st march 2026.
Pyments by direct debit over 9 months first payment 22nd april 2025 and final payment Dec 2025
Have been moved to metered billing from 1st of jan 2026 rather than from 1st of april 2026 as payments cover the bill from 1st april 2025 to 31st march 2026
which does not make sense.
Also of the payments already made only part of the final 9th month payment used against the new metered charges from jan 2026 !
Should have used the total paid less pro rata for 1st april to 31st of dec 2025 if you are allowed to change to metered billing midway.
Spent nearly an hour trying to explain to customer service who gave their name as Agnesha.
Asked to talk to someone senior was told I will get call
which I am still waiting.
Perhaps might get a call or correction soon.
If not then no option but to not only stop the direct debit and also under the Bank guarantee try and get a refund of payments already made.
Have also sent complaint via their website !
Freya thanks for replying
My customer number is 1179212-4 so you can reply to me via email and explain the discrepancy.
My customer number is there for Affinity to investigate and reply as I am sure they have a record of my conversation my email address and my contact mobile number ! The reason there is a review here is because they have not replied or contacted me.
Still waiting for a reply from this company who were quick to apologise but now cant be bothered attitude !

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Narendra, firstly I want to start by offering my sincere apologies, this is really disappointing to read and I'm sorry you had this experience.

I've reached out to you directly as we'd like to get some more information so that we can look into this and come to a resolution. We hope to hear from you soon and thank you for taking the time to share your review. - Freya

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute lack of empathy or customer service

Affinity came and fixed a smart meter yesterday, water pressure to the property completely dropped. Called them and literally begged them it’s an emergency as I have 2 little kids and we can’t even use the toilets. They hid behind “their process” of you have 50% water coming to your kitchen so it is not an emergency. My kids can’t even use the toilets. Absolutely no empathy from them, their monopoly of water in the area doesn’t mean they can provide such a rubbish service!

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Niro, I'm so disappointed to read this and I'm really sorry you've had this experience with us. We try hard to make every experience with us positive but sometimes we miss the mark.

I've reached out to you directly as I'd really like to get some more detail on this so that we can work with our teams to [resolve this/make sure this is improved]. Thank you for taking the time to share your review and we hope to hear from you soon. - Freya

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In May 2025 my water bill was £19

In May 2025 my water bill was £19
In May 2026 my water bill is £35
My usage has Not gone up.
I'm a single guy on a minimum wage, how is this possible!!!

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Stuart, thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your experience and really appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

I've reached out to you directly to learn more and we can address this. Your experience is important to us, I look forward to hearing from you. - Thanks, Freya

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy online and telephone experience

Unless British Gas and Thames water, I never had non sense bill and whenever comes to payment their website and telephone payment is quite user friendly.

1 March 2026
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Mehran, thank you for sharing your review, we're glad you had a good experience with us! - Freya

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1 month to receive a bill in the post?

1 month to receive a bill in the post?
Is it being delivered overland from Taipei perhaps?

Not only they charge £7 to receive it (in UK!!!) but we still don't have that bloody piece of paper

The poor employees don't know what to say anymore to our complaints....

Absolute shambles.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Danny, thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your experience and really appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

I've reached out to you directly to learn more and we can address this. Your experience is important to us, I look forward to hearing from you. - Thanks, Freya.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They were meant to charge me £36 a…

They were meant to charge me £36 a month and have been taking £67 a month!?!?!?

29 April 2026
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Reply from Affinity Water

Hi Will, thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your experience and really appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Please reach out to us directly to learn more and we can address this. Your experience is important to us, I look forward to hearing from you. - Thanks, Holly.

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