Bletchley Water: Water Hardness, Rates & Supplier
Have you recently moved home and have some Bletchley water questions? In this guide, you will find out who handles the Bletchley water supply and wastewater services. Additionally, we have tips on how to deal with Bletchley water hardness and how to identify the form of rates that apply to your home.
Bletchley Water Supplier
Bletchley water is supplied by one water company, Anglian Water. Here are the main Bletchley 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 |
Bletchley 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?
Half of the water that Anglian Water provides to your home comes from groundwater 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 Bletchley
The form of water rates that apply to your home will vary depending on if your property has a water meter or not. The simplest way to find out if you have a water meter is to take a look at your water bill. Homes that have metered water rates will have a meter number listed on their bills. If you cannot see the meter number, often the account number will also indicate if your property has a meter by using a simple code. For example, if the account number starts with MC (Metered Customer), this would suggest that you have a water meter. If it starts with UC (Unmetered Customer), this would suggest that your home does not have a water meter.
Alternately if you do not have a bill available, you can look around your property for a water meter. These would usually be located either next to the water stop tap, or outside in the garden. If you find a water meter, then your home will have metered rates.
Homes that are not metered won't have metered rates, but they will have the rateable value of the home instead of this. The rateable value part of your Bletchley water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and most likely will not have changed since. This rate is subject to review every five years and takes into account factors such as property size, location, and the availability of local services to create a value that is then applied to your bill.
The average water rates Bletchley water 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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Bletchley Water Hardness
The water in Bletchley is classed as hard water. While rainwater picks up few minerals initially, its hardness rating can change as it progresses through the water cycle. Due to the way water filters through rocks in Anglian Water's supply area, Bletchley picks up trace minerals, such as magnesium or calcium, on the way to your home.
Bletchley's hard water rating means that the water in your home is likely to lead to scaling in kettles, sinks, dishwashers and toilets. Additionally, your water will be less effective at tasks such as cleaning clothes and washing dishes. Here are a few ways that you can mitigate hard water furring or scaling in Bletchley.
- Dishwashers - Take advantage of the built-in water softener. Make sure you regularly top off it off with dishwasher salt in the appropriate compartment.
- Clothing - Liquid detergents should be used over powder detergents due to them being generally more effective at resisting water hardness and preventing soap scum. Additionally, you should regularly clean your washing machine by adding baking soda and white vinegar directly into the drum and setting it to a hot wash. Make sure to wipe down the drum afterwards. This process limits and removes limescale build-up.
- Baths, sinks and toilets - Use an acidic sanitiser regularly (available in local shops) to clean susceptible surfaces in order to clear limescale deposits.
- Kettles - Do not overfill your kettle with water, using only as much water as you need. 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.
Can you drink the water in Bletchley?
Yes! You can drink the water in Bletchley without having to boil or filter it to make it potable. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Bletchley water quality a 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, meaning that your water is perfectly safe to drink without having to amend it in any way.
If you notice a change in taste or smell of Bletchley Water this may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Seasonal changes in water characteristics can infuse Bletchley Water with an earthy smell or taste.
- Plumbing can contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.
- Chlorination is a safe way to ensure hygiene throughout the pipe network.
If you have questions or are concerned about your water's taste, smell or appearance, you should not hesitate to contact Anglian Water, who will provide further assistance.
Bletchley Water Problems
Bletchley water problems could potentially range from burst water mains, flooding or even to having no water in your home. This is why you should make sure that you know what to do and who to contact if you experience a problem with your supply.
If you notice flooding or a water leak outside your Bletchley property, you need to do one of the following:
- If you are near a computer, go to the "Water and sewerage queries" section of the Anglian Water website. From there, you can request a callback, find the most appropriate contact number or use their chatbot feature to troubleshoot.
- If you are out and about, call or tweet at Anglian Water depending on whether the issue relates to drinking water or wastewater.
Bletchley 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 outage impacting Bletchley.
- Check the "Contact Us" or "Report an issue" section of the Anglian Water 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.
- Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you.
- 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.