Cobham Water: Hardness, Quality & Soutce

If you are looking to find out more about Cobham water, then you have come to the right place. In this guide, you will be able to find who handles the Cobham water supply and wastewater services along with how to deal with Cobham's water hardness, so that you can enjoy quality tap water in your home.

Cobham Water Supplier

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

Cobham sewerage and wastewater is handled by a seperate company, Thames Water. Here are Cobham 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 Cobham water come from?

85% of SES's water comes from underground aquifers sourced from the chalky regions of the North Downs, or the greensand deposits of greensand to the south of the Downs. The rest of the water comes from SES's reservoir at Bough Beech. The water from both of these sources are closely monitored and filtered in order to ensure that it is of a safe and high quality before it reaches your home.

Water Rates Cobham

Your water rates are based on if your property is metered. You can easily find out whether your Cobham water rates are metered or not by looking at your water bill. Homes with metered Cobham water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills, or the account number may start with UC for unmetered customers, and MC for metered customers.

If your home has a water meter, you will have metered water rates. This means that you must regularly provide your water supplier with water meter readings so that they can bill you according to your exact usage. Not doing so may risk receiving higher estimated bills.

If you've just moved in or you don't have a bill available, you can look outside your house or in the front garden for a meter (usually in a small box in the ground). Sometimes the meter may be located inside your house near the stop tap in the garage or kitchen.

Homes that are not metered will have the rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value uses factors such as the size of the property and the availability of services to create an estimated consumption value, which is in turn used to create your water bill.

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

Unsure if a water meter installation is the right choice for you? Then check out Selectra's essential guide to water meters.

If you would like to learn more about how your water rates work, then this guide to water rates in the UK will help you get to grips with the basics, along with giving some money-saving tips.

Cobham Water Hardness

Cobham's water hardness is rated as hard water. The hardness rating of water varies from region to region and is based on the volume of minerals present within your water. Though rainwater is soft, as water filters through the earth it can pick up minerals such as magnesium or calcium. The more minerals that are within the water, the harder it will be, and the less effective it is for household use.

Cobham water's hardness rating means that it will be beneficial to take steps to help lessen the likelihood of limescale accumulation and the deterioration of appliances. Here are a few examples of what you can do:

1. Dishwashers - Take advantage of the built-in water softener. Make sure you regularly top off it off with dishwasher salt in the appropriate compartment.
2. Baths, sinks and toilets - Be sure that you clean these areas with an acidic sanitiser often. This will help to reduce and slow the accumulation of limescale deposits.
3. 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.
4. Clothing - Liquid detergents should be used rather than powder detergents due to them being more effective at resisting water hardness and preventing soap scum. Additionally, you should 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 thoroughly afterwards. This process limits and removes limescale build-up.

Can you drink the water in Cobham?

Definitely! Cobham water meets very high standards, making your water safe to drink. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Cobham water quality a great 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance. This means that your water is safe to drink, and it is not necessary to purchase bottled water or to boil or filter your tap water to make it potable.

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

1. Chlorination in small volumes helps to safely eliminate bacteria and other contaminants.
2. Seasonal changes such as your waters source can change throughout the year, so too will its mineral composition, which in turn may affect its taste or smell.
3. Plumbing such as taps and pipes 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 SES Water.

Cobham Water Problems

Cobham's water problems can include anything from a burst water main 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.

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

1. If you are out and about, call send SES Water a message over Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or Thames Water for wastewater issues.
2. If you are near a computer, go to the "report a leak" section of the SES Water/Thames Water websites and fill out the online form.

Cobham Water Discolouration

If the water in your home is discoloured, the issue might be a SES Water issue impacting Cobham.

1. Changes to the colour of the water in Cobham may happen after a burst pipe has been repaired
2. Or, SES Water could have been carrying out upgrade work on the pipes in Cobham
3. Water Discolouration is not harmful and can often be cleared by running the cold water tap until it becomes clear

If there is no improvement after trying this, you can contact SES Water for assistance.

Cobham No Water

Having no water in your home could relate to either an internal plumbing issue within your home, or it could be an SES Water outage. Here is what you can do to determine which it may be, and what your next steps are.

1. Check the "In Your Area" sections of the SES Water website for any information explaining why you have no water, and when you can expect your supply to resume.
2. Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you. If they don't, then you may need a plumber, as the issue is unlikely to be caused by SES Water
3. Check that your stop tap is open. This would need to be in an open position to allow for water to flow.

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 SES Water for assistance.