Hoddesdon Water: Your Supplier, Quality & Rates

Moved home and have some Hoddesdon water questions? In this guide, you will be able to find out who handles the Hoddesdon water supply as well as wastewater services in the information below. Additionally, we have tips on how to deal with Hoddesdon's water hardness so that you can enjoy quality tap water in your home.

Hoddesdon Water Supplier

Hoddesdon water is supplied by one water company, Thames Water. Here are the contact details for your Hoddesdon water supplier:

Hoddesdon sewerage and wastewater is handled by the same company. Here are Hoddesdon sewerage and wastewater contact details:

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

Where does Hoddesdon water come from?

Thames Water sources its water supply from a combination of aquifers and rivers. Around 70% of the total supply comes from river and groundwater sources in the Thames Valley, while the remaining 30% is sourced from the water table via aquifers. All of the water supplied to your home goes through an extensive filtration and cleansing process making it safe to drink.

Water Rates Hoddesdon

Your Hoddesdon water rates will depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. You can find this out by taking a look at your water bill. Homes with metered Hoddesdon water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills. If you don't have a bill available, you can look around your property for a water meter. These would usually either be next to the water stop tap or located outside in the garden. Having a water meter means that your property will have metered rates.

Homes that are not metered won't have metered rates, but they will something called a rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value part of your Hoddesdon 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 factors such as property size, the availability of services, and location.

If you want to read more about water meters take a read of Selectra's guide to water meters.

The average water rates Hoddesdon residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £374 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.

If you want to save money on your water bill then our handy guide to water rates in the UK will give you some great tips & tricks to lower your water bill.

Hoddesdon Water Hardness

Hoddesdon's water hardness is rated as hard. While rainwater itself is relatively soft, water hardness can change through the water cycle. Due to the way water filters through rocks in Thames Water's supply area, Hoddesdon water picks up minerals, such as magnesium or calcium, on the way to your tap.

Hoddesdon water's very hard rating means that the hard water in your home is likely to lead to scaling in kettles, sinks, dishwashers and toilets. Here are a few ways to limit the effect of hard water furring or scaling in Hoddesdon.

1. Kettles - Do not overfill your kettle with water. Make sure that you 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.
2. Baths, sinks and toilets - Use an acidic sanitiser regularly (available in local shops) to clean susceptible surfaces in order to clear limescale deposits.
3. 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 Hoddesdon?

Yes! you can drink the water in Hoddesdon. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Hoddesdon's water quality a 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, meaning that your water is safe to drink. It is not necessary to boil or filter Hoddesdon's water to make it potable.

Mild changes in taste or smell of the water supplied to your Hoddesdon home can occur for the following reasons:

1. Plumbing can contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.
2. Chlorination is a safe way to ensure hygiene throughout the pipe network.
3. Seasonal changes in water characteristics can infuse Hoddesdon water with an earthy smell or taste.

If you have questions about your water's taste, smell or appearance or any changes that seem extreme or potentially unsafe, you should not hesitate to contact Thames Water.

Hoddesdon Water Problems

Hoddesdon's water problems can include anything from burst water mains 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.

Hoddesdon 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 a Thames Water outage impacting Hoddesdon.

1. Check the "In Your Area" sections of the Thames Water website for any information explaining why you have no water.
2. Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you.
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 cold water but no hot water, the issue will be with your home plumbing and not the water company

If there is no cold water, not even a trickle, contact Thames Water for assistance, as this indicates a failure in supply.

If you notice a water leak or flooding outside your Hoddesdon property, you need to do one of the following:

1. If you are out and about, call or tweet Thames Water
2. If you are near a computer, go to the "report a leak" section of the Thames Water website and fill out the online form.