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Checking for leaks
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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Does my pipework need to meet with any regulations?
Yes, pipework and plumbing must comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. These are designed to stop contamination of water supplies by preventing...
Can I go back to unmetered charges if I’ve switched to a meter?
If you don’t think that switching to a meter was of any benefit, you have 2 years from when the meter was installed to go back to unmetered charges. For more information...
What are sewers, drains and lateral drains?
Sewers are pipes which carry waste from more than one property. Drains are pipes which carry waste from a single property to the sewer. These become lateral drains when...
Why do I need permission to build over or close to a public sewer?
We need to approve your proposal of works (even if you have already had planning permission granted) as your building could cause damage or prevent access to the...
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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