Braintree Water: Your Supplier, Contact & Rates

If you just moved and have some questions about the water in Braintree, you will be able to find out who handles the Braintree water supply as well as wastewater services in the information below. Additionally, we have tips on how to deal with Braintree water hardness so that you can enjoy quality tap water in your home.

Braintree Water Supplier

Braintree's water is supplied by one water company, Anglian Water. Here are the main Braintree water supplier contact details:

Braintree sewerage and wastewater is also handled by Anglian Water.

Be aware that calls to numbers starting with 03 may be charged at local rates by your phone company.

Water Rates Braintree

Having a water meter or not will determine the form of rates that apply to your home. You can easily find out if your Braintree property is metered or not by looking at your water bill. Homes with metered Braintree water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills. If you do not have a bill available you can also find out if you have a water meter by looking around your property. These are usually located either outside in the garden, or next to the water stop tap.

Homes that are not metered won't have water rates, but instead, they will have the rateable value of the home. The rateable value part of your Braintree water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and is unlikely to have changed since. The rateable value is subject to review every 5 years and is determined by several factors such as the size of the property and plot, the area and the general condition and availability of local services.

The average water rates Braintree water residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £419 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.

Braintree Water Hardness

Braintree water hardness is rated as hard. While rainwater itself is relatively soft having picked up few minerals from the atmosphere, water hardness can change once it reaches the ground and progresses through the water cycle. Due to the way water filters through rocks in Anglian Water Water's supply area, Braintree picks up minerals, such as magnesium or calcium, on the way to your tap.

Braintree water hardness rating means that the hard water in your home is less efficient in comparison with water from homes in a soft water region, and may lead to scaling in kettles, sinks, dishwashers and loos. Here are a few ways to mitigate hard water furring or scaling in Braintree.

1. Baths, sinks and toilets: Use an acidic sanitiser regularly (available in most local shops) to clean susceptible surfaces in order to clear and limit the spread of limescale deposits
2. Kettles: Do not overfill your kettle with water, using only the amount that is required at that moment. Make sure that you also clean your kettle by half-filling it with water and adding two tablespoons of white vinegar, leaving it for four hours in order to loosen scale build-up. Rinse and repeat to remove the scale.
3. Dishwashers: Take advantage of the built-in water softener. Make sure you regularly top it off with dishwasher salt in the appropriate compartment.

Can you drink the water in Braintree?

Yes! You can drink the water in Braintree. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Braintree water quality a 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, meaning that your water is perfectly safe to drink without having to filter or boil it in any way.

If you notice a change in taste or smell of Braintree Water this may be due to one of the following reasons:

1. Chlorination is a safe way to ensure hygiene throughout the pipe network. The amount of chlorine in the water system is closely monitored at all times, and does not pose a threat to health.
2. Seasonal changes in water characteristics can infuse the water in Braintree with an earthy smell or taste.
3. Plumbing can contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.

If you have questions or concerns about your water's taste, smell or appearance, you should not hesitate to contact Anglian Water Water, who will provide further assistance.

Braintree Water Problems

Braintree water problems can include anything from flooding, burst water mains or even to having 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 flooding or a water leak outside your Braintree property, you need to do one of the following:

1. If you are out and about, call or tweet at Anglian Water Water depending on whether the issue relates to drinking water or wastewater.
2. If you are near a computer, go to the "Water and sewerage queries" section of the Anglian Water website. From there you can use their chatbot feature, request a callback or find the most appropriate contact number for the scenario.

Braintree No Water

If you have no water in your home, you need to find out if the issue is to do with your home plumbing or an Anglian Water Water outage impacting Braintree.

1. 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.
2. Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you. If they aren't experiencing the same issue, this indicates that the issue may be related to your home plumbing rather than an Anglian Water outage
3. Check that your stop tap is open.

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.