South Woodham Ferrers Water: Suppliers & Info

Looking to find out more about your South Woodham Ferrers water supply or have recently moved home? Then look no further! In this guide, we will cover who your South Woodham Ferrers water and wastewater suppliers are, what your areas water hardness will mean for you, and what to do if you encounter water problems.

South Woodham Ferrers Water Supplier

South Woodham Ferrers water is supplied by one water company, Essex & Suffolk Water. Here are the main South Woodham Ferrers water supplier contact details:

South Woodham Ferrers sewerage and wastewater is handled by Anglian Water.

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

Where does Essex & Suffolk Water come from?

Around half of Essex and Suffolk Water's supply comes from surface-water sources such as rivers. The remainder comes from boreholes that access aquifers in the East London area.

Water Rates South Woodham Ferrers

Residential properties have two forms of rates - metered, and unmetered. Homes that have metered South Woodham Ferrers water rates will have a meter number on their water bills. Alternately if the account number starts with MC, this means metered customer and UC for unmetered customer.

If you don't have a water bill, you can look around your home for a water meter. This would usually be next to the stop tap in the garage or kitchen, or it could be in the garden in a small box sunk in the ground.

If your home is equipped with a water meter, it is important that you give your supplier regular water meter readings. Not doing so could result in your provider inaccurately estimating your bills.

Homes that don't have a water meter will have the rateable value instead. The rateable value is based on several factors such as the size of your home, its location, and the availability of services to create an estimated consumption value, which is then used to generate your bill.

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

This guide to water rates in the UK will give you some great information on how water charges work, and how you can start saving on your water bills.

South Woodham Ferrers Water Hardness

South Woodham Ferrers's water hardness is rated as hard. This means that South Woodham Ferrers water will cause limescale accumulation around taps sinks, and even the deterioration of appliances over time. Here are a few simple tips on what you can do to counter water hardness:

1. Kettles - Do not overfill your kettle. 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 - Clean these areas with an acidic sanitizer. This will help to reduce and slow the accumulation of limescale deposits.
3. Clothing - Liquid detergents should be used over powder detergents. You should also clean your washing machine by adding baking soda and white vinegar directly into the drum and setting it to a hot wash. Wipe down the drum thoroughly afterwards.
4. 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 South Woodham Ferrers?

Definitely! As with the vast majority of the UK, South Woodham Ferrers water meets very high standards. It is unnecessary to purchase bottled water or to boil your water to make it potable. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored South Woodham Ferrers water quality at 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, meaning that all legal and safety guidelines have been met.

Mild changes in taste or smell of South Woodham Ferrers are usually not cause for concern, such as in the following instances:

1. Seasonal changes such as where your water has come from or how it has filtered through the earth can imbue your water with varying flavours.
2. Chlorination is used to eliminate harmful contaminants. This is harmless to health, and does not affect your waters safety.
3. Plumbing such as taps and pipes repairs can also contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.

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

South Woodham Ferrers Water Problems

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

1. If you are out and about, you can reach out to your supplies on social media via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or call Essex & Suffolk Water or Anglian Water for wastewater.
2. If you are near a computer, go to the "Help" section of Essex & Suffolk Water to use their troubleshooting guide, give them a call, or request a callback.

South Woodham Ferrers 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 Essex & Suffolk Water outage impacting South Woodham Ferrers.

1. Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you. If they don't, then the problem may be your homes plumbing, and contacting a plumber may be necessary.
2. Check that your stop tap is open. This needs to be turned to the open position to allow water to flow.
3. Check the "Get in Touch" sections of the Essex & Suffolk Water website for any information explaining why you have no water, and when service is predicted to resume.

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 Essex & Suffolk Water for assistance.