Lytham St Annes Water: Quality, Support & Meter Info

If you have just moved to Lytham St Annes or have some water questions, you will be able to find out who handles the Lytham St Annes water supply as well as wastewater services in the information below. Additionally, we have tips on how to identify the form of rates that will apply to your home, so you can get on top of your bills straight away.

Lytham St Annes Water Supplier

Lytham St Annes's water is supplied by one water company, United Utilities. Here are the main Lytham St Annes water supplier contact details:

Lytham St Annes's sewerage and wastewater is also handled by United Utilities.

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

Where does United Utilities Water come from?

More than two-thirds of the water that United Utilities provides comes from the Cumbrian reservoirs of Haweswater and Thirlmere in the Lake District, from the Pennines or Lake Vyrnwy in Wales. A quarter comes from rivers, such as the River Dee, and the rest is sourced from boreholes. The water from all of these sources goes through a thorough filtering process before reaching your Lytham St Annes home to ensure its high quality.

Water Rates Lytham St Annes

Your water rates in Lytham St Annes will depend on if your property has a water meter. You can find out whether your Lytham St Annes water rates are metered or not by looking at your water bill. Homes with metered Lytham St Annes water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills which should match one on your water meter. If you do not have access to a bill, you can take a look around your property for a water meter. These are often either outside in the garden, or directly next to the water stop tap. Having a water meter would mean that your will have metered water rates.

Homes that are not metered won't have this, but they will have the rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value part of your Lytham St Annes water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and most likely will not have changed significantly since. This value is subject to review every five years and is based on factors such as the size of the property, the area in which it is situated and the availability of local services.

Find out more about your meters and rates in these great water meter and water rates guides.

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

Lytham St Annes Water Hardness

The water in Lytham St Annes is rated as soft. While rainwater itself is relatively soft, water hardness can change as it progresses through the water cycle. Due to the way water filters through rocks in the United Utilities water supply area, Lytham St Annes's water picks up minerals, such as magnesium or calcium, on the way to your home.

Lytham St Annes's water hardness rating means that the water in your home is unlikely to lead to scaling in kettles, sinks, dishwashers and toilets. Additionally, your energy bills will be more efficient, your water will be more effective at tasks such as washing clothes or dishes, and your appliances should last longer due to a lack of limescale build-up, compared to hard water areas.

Can you drink the water in Lytham St Annes?

Yes! You can drink the water in Lytham St Annes without worry. Lytham St Annes's water meets high standards making it safe to drink. The water quality of Lytham St Annes was scored at 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance by the UK Drinking Water Inspectorate. This means that it is not necessary to filter, boil or otherwise alter Lytham St Annes's water to make it potable.

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

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

If you have concerns about your water's taste, smell or appearance, you should not hesitate to make contact with United Utilities, who will provide further assistance.

Lytham St Annes No Water

If you have no water in your home, you need to establish if the issue is to do with your home plumbing or a United Utilities outage impacting Lytham St Annes.

1. Check that your stop tap is open
2. Check the "Diagnose, report and resolve" sections of the United Utilities website and follow their guidance to further understand or escalate the issue.
3. Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you.

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, seeing as the water supply to the property is still functional.

If there is no cold water, not even a trickle, contact United Utilities Water for assistance, as this indicates a supply issue.

Lytham St Annes Water Problems

Lytham St Annes's water problems can include anything from flooding, burst water mains or even having no water in your home. This is why it is important to take the time to familiarize yourself with what to do and who to contact regarding water emergencies.

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

1. If you are near a computer, go to the "Incident Check" or "Report a problem" section of the United Utilities website to follow their troubleshooting guide. Alternately if the issue is on a larger scale or is a potential danger, call their emergency line so that they can resolve this as soon as possible.
2. If you are out and about, call or tweet at United Utilities specifying the nature of the problem and where it is located.