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In England we pay a private, profit-making water company either a flat fee (depending on area and size of home), or we have a water meter. Flat fee is usually cheaper but still expensive.
They're also responsible for water run off and sewage - our rivers and beaches are regularly a health hazard due to sewage being dumped, due to old inadequate infrastructure. You can search 'surfers against sewage', there's a live map. There's very little outdoor/wild swimming in england despite our many watercourses, lakes and of course the sea. Its either illegal, they're unsanitary or both. The water companies still make lots of profit though!!
On top of that we pay council tax. Whole thing probably costs a minimum of £2000 per year and has to be paid even if you're earning minimum wage, take home pay for full time work for over 21 year olds = £22,000. Less for younger people. Assuming you can find full time work and not just a zero hours contract.
Scotland is a socialist paradise compared to england.