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How to check for a leak if you have a water meter
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How to locate your internal stop tap
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How much does a new water connection cost?
We’ll provide you with a quote which will be specific to your connection requirements after we’ve completed a site survey. The quote will be made up of: Connection costs...
Do I qualify for the £50 Government contribution?
You will receive a £50 reduction per year, if you match the following criteria, which was set by the Government: All household customers with a South West Water account...
How do I apply for a new water supply?
We’ll send you an application form and information pack in the post; we’ll call you back to arrange this. Please complete the details in our Arrange a free call back...
Can I separate my shared supply?
Yes, if you would like to separate your supply from a shared supply you can apply for a new connection. We’ll give you a 20% discount (up to a maximum of £250) on our...
Billing
Where can I find my customer reference number?
Your 10 digit customer reference number can be found at the top of your latest bill.If you can’t find your bill, we can call you back. Please complete the details in our...
My bill is in credit, can I get a refund?
We can discuss the details with you by calling you back. Please complete the details in our Arrange a free call back section on the right. If you’ve moved or closed your...
Can I change my payment plan?
We’ll need to talk to you about your payment plan and the options available. We can arrange a call back to do this. Please complete the details in our Arrange a free call...
Can I pay regularly by instalments?
Yes, if you’d find it easier to manage your bill my paying more regularly, we have payment plans available: If you don’t have a meter:Annual bills with payment due on 1...
Drinking Water
Why has the water cover been marked with paint?
We use blue paint to either mark a location of a stop tap or meter when we’re planning maintenance work or when we know there’s a fault that needs resolving. Other...
Where is the external stop tap?
The external stop tap (which is our responsibility) will usually be installed at the boundary of your property in the pavement. If you’re on a water meter the stop tap...
My water is discoloured, what do I do?
To clear discoloured water, run the cold tap that is fed directly from the mains (usually your cold kitchen tap) for up to an hour, checking it every 10 minutes to see if...
Why is there a smell or taste to my water?
There are lots of factors that can affect the taste or smell of your water. We treat and test all the water we supply and sometimes the cause of a taste or smell can...
Water meters
Where is my meter located?
Generally we install meters outside of your home in the footpath or front garden. It will sit within a chamber under a small square or rectangular cover and will usually...
How do I read my meter?
Your meter will look similar to the meters in the pictures below; How to read your meter If you have an outside meter, lift the chamber lid using a screwdriver...
If I sell my house after installing a meter, will the new occupier have to pay metered charges?
Yes any new occupier will pay metered charges, even if you’ve reverted to unmetered charges within 24 months of having the meter installed.
Can I have a water meter if I live in a rented property?
Yes, if you have a tenancy for more than 6 months you have the right to have a meter installed (under the Water Industry Act 1999) We’ll ask for your landlords name when...
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Hi Emma, can you DM your full address please so I can investigate further? I can't see that we have an issue in that area, Ben.
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@ChelseaMarie__ Hi Chelsea, we will be there as soon as possible, it's very busy with the bad weather today. Sorry, Ben.
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