Biggleswade Water: Meters, Rates & Info
Are you looking to find out more about your Biggleswade water supply? In this guide we will cover everything you need to know, from who your water and wastewater suppliers are, how water hardness will affect you, and how you can get the best out of the water in your home.
Biggleswade Water Supplier
The water of Biggleswade is supplied by one water company, Anglian Water. Here are the main Biggleswade water supplier contact details:
| Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Anglian Water | 0345 791 9155 | Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm |
Biggleswade sewerage and wastewater is also handled by Anglian Water.
| Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Anglian Water | 0345 714 5145 | 24/7 |
Be aware that calls to numbers starting with 03 may be charged at local rates by your phone company.
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Where does Anglian Water's water come from?
Roughly half of the water in the Anglian Water coverage area comes from surface-water sources such as rivers or reservoirs. The remaining water comes from underground sources such as boreholes or aquifers. The water from all sources goes through a thorough filtering and cleansing process to ensure its safety before reaching your home.
Water Rates Biggleswade
Water rates in Biggleswade depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. You can easily find out whether your Biggleswade water rates are metered by looking at your water bill. Homes with metered Biggleswade water rates will have a meter number listed on them or may have an account number that begins with MC for metered customers, and UC for unmetered customers.
If you've just moved in or you don't have a bill handy, you can look outside your house or in the front garden for a meter. Sometimes the meter can also be located inside your house near the stop tap.
Homes that are not metered will have the rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value part of your Biggleswade water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and will probably not have changed much since then. This value is based on the property size, location, the availability of services and other factors to create an estimated consumption value of your home, which is then used to generate your bill.
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The average water rates Biggleswade residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £341 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.
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Biggleswade Water Hardness
Biggleswade water hardness is rated as hard water. Water hardness ratings are based on the volume of minerals present in your water. The higher the mineral value of things such as magnesium or calcium, the harder the water will be. Water hardness can vary throughout the year and from region to region due to the different sources that providers use for their water supply.
Biggleswade's hard water rating means that your water will cause scaling in kettles, dishwashers and toilets, and your water will be less effective at tasks like cleaning clothes. Here are a few ways to mitigate hard water furring or scaling in Biggleswade.
- Baths, sinks and toilets - Using an acidic sanitiser to clean susceptible surfaces will help to remove limescale deposits.
- Clothing - Powder-based detergents should be avoided due to them being ineffective at resisting water hardness and minerals. Using liquid-based detergents, particularly those focused on softening clothes and water would be much more beneficial. Additionally, you should make sure to clean your washing machine by adding baking soda and white vinegar directly into the empty drum and setting it to a hot wash. Make sure to wipe down the drum thoroughly afterwards. This process limits and removes limescale build-up.
- Kettles - Do not overfill your kettle with water. Clean your kettle by half-filling and adding two tablespoons of white vinegar, leaving it for four hours in order to loosen scale build-up. Rinse and repeat to remove scale.
- Dishwashers - Take advantage of the built-in water softener. Make sure you regularly top off it off with dishwasher salt in the appropriate compartment.
Can you drink the water in Biggleswade?
Yes! The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Biggleswade water quality a 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, meaning that your water is of a very high standard, and is perfectly safe to drink without having to amend it in any way.
If you notice a change in taste or smell of Biggleswade Water this may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Plumbing can contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints. Plumbing repairs or pipe replacements for example can cause this.
- Chlorination ensures good hygiene throughout the pipe network. The volume of chlorine is closely monitored, and does not pose a risk to health.
- Seasonal changes in water characteristics can infuse Biggleswade water with an earthy smell or taste.
If you have questions about your water's taste, smell or appearance, you should not hesitate to contact Anglian Water, who will provide further assistance.
Biggleswade Water Problems
Biggleswade water problems can include anything from a burst water main or flooding to no water in your home. This is why you should make sure you know what to do and who to contact regarding water emergencies.
If you notice a water leak or flooding outside your Biggleswade property, you need to do one of the following:
- If you are out and about, contact Anglian Water on one of their various social media channels, or simply give them a ring.
- If you can access a computer, go to the "report a leak" section of the Anglian Water website and fill out the online form.
Biggleswade No Water
Having no water in your home could relate to either an internal plumbing issue within your home, or it could be an Anglian Water outage. Here is what you can do to determine which it may be, and what your next steps are.
- Check the "Contact Us" or "Report an issue" section of the Anglian Waters website. From here you can find useful advice on how to proceed, report an issue via their online form, or find the most appropriate contact number.
- Check that your stop tap is open. If this is in the closed position, this would prevent water flow. Turning it to open should allow water flow to resume.
- Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you. If they do, then this points towards the issue being to do with your supplier's network.
If you have no water, is it only no cold water or no hot water? If you have no hot water but have cold water still, the issue will be with your home plumbing and not the water company.
If there is no cold water, not even a trickle, contact Anglian Water for assistance.