Southern Water said its bill was calculated using South East Water readings and the amount would be adjusted.

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The bill will need to pass three further readings, winning majorities of 61 in the 120-member Knesset, in order to become law.

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"Customers can read their meters today to make sure the bills are accurate, and also submit their readings to us, so they will be used in the calculation of their bill, " said the spokesman.

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