Can companies still disconnect customers for not paying their bills?
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Can companies still disconnect customers for not paying their bills?

No. Since 1 July 1999, when the Water Industry Act 1999 came into effect, water companies in England and Wales have not been allowed to disconnect domestic customers for non-payment of their bills.

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