People are refusing to pay their wastewater bills because of anger over sewage pollution, saying they should not pay for a service they do not receive. Some have said they are prepared to go to court, but do not believe the water companies will take legal action.
Angler Matt Marlow, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, said he stopped paying his water bill entirely, to United Utilities, about six months ago, but is considering setting up a standing order of £1 "for their shareholders".
He told the PA news agency: "That shows them that I'm not refusing to pay the bill, I'm just withholding payments until I'm happy with what they're telling me. Stop billing me for removing sewage and water from my house when you're not treating it. You're trying to charge me for something I'm not getting and I will not pay that until you stop polluting the rivers."
