Anglian Water Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Considering 243 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff who handle everyday account queries efficiently through the convenient WhatsApp chat or via direct phone calls. Many people also deeply appreciate the fast responses, professional attitude, and genuine dedication shown by the field engineers when resolving home maintenance problems. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpectedly high bills, dramatic price hikes, and strict direct debit adjustments that felt unfair. Additionally, a number of consumers experienced frustrating communication breakdowns, prolonged delays in getting leaks repaired, and temporary water supply interruptions that caused significant inconvenience in their daily lives.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware this company! Anglian Water fit a smart meter to our water meter without asking. 6 months later our water bill was increased 430% from £40 per month to over £200! When challenging the b... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buying a new house and trying to find details of services going into property. Told to speak direct to Anglian Water. On speaking to them they stated we had to contact Digdat.co.uk. Anglian Water s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over a week of chaos. A burst water main in the next village (Panxworth) is causing chaos - they have closed the whole road for over a week! A major trunk road (A47) nearby has night closures and la... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was informed by this monopoly that they were increasing my direct debit by 55%! I couldn’t understand why as their prices were increasing by “only” 19% which is a complete rip off. Apparently my accou... See more


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  1. Water Utility Company

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We supply water and water recycling services to more than six million domestic and business customers.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Suspiciously high bill

I had a bit of a suspect bill (higher than expected) so I contacted the WhatsApp helpline and got through to Madeline who was incredibly helpful and asked all sorts of questions about my usage. She arranged an engineer to come by to check everything out and also put a stop on my bills. Easy, swift and convenient to use and a lovely interaction with madeleine really put my mind at ease!

1 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy, friendly service (WhatsApp option)

I was moving back into my property after renting it out. I was given option to call (I hate speaking on phone i get all muddled up) or option to WhatsApp. I chose the WhatsApp option. Sent them my enquiry, they replied to get on with day and would reply when someone available. About 30 minutes later had lovely guy called Mathew helping with my enquiry. Within 20 mins everything was sorted.
I had had a previous account, so it may take slightly longer if completely new.
I would highly recommended this service.
Thanks again Mathew

1 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What are you up to AW

What are you up to AW? Your website says the leak has been fixed yet there are roadworks noisily taking place that disrupted the sleep of local residents last night! Why can’t you act with a bit more respect to local residents?

30 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

House move

Needed to sort details out for moving house. Kyle sorted on WhatsApp was straightforward and easier than waiting on the phone for ages.

27 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

£400 overcharged and terrible customer service and no resolution

Problem with my meter and been billed crazy amount, like £500 for a couple of months. Three increasingly annoying phone calls, three different people, each told me they would ring me back. 6 weeks gone by in total. By the end it was so you will 100% ring me tomorrow at 4pm etc. etc. still nothing. Have to start again each time. Completely unacceptable. Last guy's name was Lubanzi, please feel free to fire him.

3 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give less than 1 star I…

If I could give less than 1 star I would. They changed my meter and then my shower stopped working properly. A plumber confirmed it was a stone from the mains that lodged itself in the cold water cistern float valve causing the fill of the cylinder to slow and therefore cause fluctuations/imbalance in the shower performance.

Because I employed a private contractor and not someone on their “approved list” I was not eligible for any form of reimbursement.

Charlatans!

25 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling, unprofessional and unacceptable

Absolutely appalling treatment and customer service received from this company. I have been hounded and harassed for months with phone calls looking for someone who isn't me. Either intentionally or unintentionally, a customer has given them my telephone number and his account is in arrears. I have explained to countless people over the phone that this person has given them the wrong number and they tell me I won't be contacted again but a few days go by and I receive another call. They clearly do not abide by GDPR regulation as despite telling them repeatedly that I am not the person they are trying to contact, I keep receiving messages with his full name and account number so I would think twice before using a company like this with such a blatant disregard for keeping people's personal data secure. I have asked to speak to a manager and nobody is ever available. I have asked for my number to be removed and they said I don't have permission to ask them to do that as I'm not an authorised person on this account! I have been dealt with abhorrently, the last lady I spoke to on the phone was so dismissive and rude. I do not know this person and I have never had an account with Anglian. I am on maternity leave with a young baby being constantly hounded about a debt that isn't mine. I will be seeking advice from a solicitor as this level of harassment is criminal.

19 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kirsty helped me set up my anglian…

Kirsty helped me set up my anglian water account and helped me set up a direct debit for my new home and she made it extremely easy and straight forward, it’s my first time moving and I feel relieved knowing my water is set up, and was done so quickly!

19 November 2025
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