Lymington Water: Suppliers, Problems & Quality

Need to find out more about Lymington water or have just moved home? This guide will provide you with all of the information you need to get started; from who your water and wastewater suppliers are, to your water's quality, and what you should do if you encounter a problem with your water.

Lymington Water Supplier

Lymington water is supplied by one water company and that is Bournemouth Water. Here is the main Lymington water supplier contact:

Lymington sewerage and wastewater is handled by Southern Water. Here are the main contact details.

Water Rates Lymington

Water rates in Lymington depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. You can easily find out whether your Lymington water rates are metered or not by looking at your water bill. Homes with metered Lymington water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills. If you've just moved in or you don't have a bill handy, you can look outside your house or in the front garden for a meter, or the meter may be located inside your house near the stop tap.

Homes that are not metered will have the rateable value of the home instead. This uses your properties size, location and other factors to create an estimated consumption value, which is then used to create your bill.

If you would like to read more about water meters, check out Selectra's essential guide to water meters.

The average water rates Lymington residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £418 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.

If you are trying to save money on your bill, then our guide to water rates in the UK will give you some useful info on how you can get started.

Lymington Water Hardness

Lymington's water hardness is rated as very hard water. This means that your water contains very high concentrations of dissolved minerals. As such, your water will cause limescale accumulation on surfaces such as taps and sinks and will be generally less efficient than households in soft water areas. Here are a few tips on what you can do to counter water hardness:

1. Kettles - Avoid overfilling 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 to remove build-ups.
3. Clothing - Liquid detergents should be used rather than powder detergents. 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.
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 Lymington?

Yes! Lymington water meets the highest standards to make the water safe to drink. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Lymington water quality a 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, meaning that your water meets all legal and safety standards. It is not necessary to boil or filter Lymington water to make it safe.

Mild changes in the taste or flavour of your water is usually not cause for concern, such as in the following examples:

1. Seasonal changes can give water with an earthy smell or taste. As the source of your water can change throughout the year, so too can its mineral composition.
2. Chlorination is used to safely eliminate harmfull bacterial build-ups in your water.
3. Plumbing such as a water pipe or tap repairs can contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.

If you have concerns about your water quality or feel that it may no longer be safe to consume, you should not hesitate to contact Bournemouth Water.

Lymington Water Problems

Lymington 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.

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

1. If you are out and about, call or tweet at Bournemouth Water depending on whether the issue relates to drinking water or Southern Water for wastewater.
2. If you are near a computer, go to the "Get in Touch" section of the Bournemouth Water or Southern Water websites and either call them or request a callback.

Lymington No Water

If you have no water in your home, it is important to identify if the issue is related to your home plumbing or a Bournemouth Water outage impacting Lymington.

1. Ask your neighbours if they have the same issue. If they don't you may need to contact a plumber, as the issue could relate to your home's plumbing.
2. Check that your stop tap is open. If this is in the closed position, turning it to the open position should allow water to resume flowing. If it doesn't, contact Bournemouth Water.
3. Check the "Contact Us" or "Report problems" sections of the Bournemouth Water website for any information explaining why you have no water.

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 Bournemouth Water for assistance.