Maidenhead Water: Water Hardness & Supply Info
Have you just moved and have some Maidenhead water questions? Here you will be able to find out who handles the Maidenhead water supply as well as wastewater and sewerage services in the water information below. In addition, we also have some tips on how to deal with Maidenhead water hardness so that you can enjoy top quality tap water in your home.
Maidenhead Water Supplier
Maidenhead Water is supplied by one water company, South East Water. Here are the contact details for your Maidenhead water supplier:
Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
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South East Water | 0333 000 0001 | Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-1pm |
Maidenhead sewerage and wastewater is handled by Thames Water/Southern Water. Here are Maidenhead sewerage and wastewater contact details:
Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
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Thames Water / Southern Water | 0800 316 9800 / 0330 303 0368 | 24/7/365 / Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat & Sun 7:30am-10:30pm |
Be aware that calls to numbers starting with 03 may be charged at local rates by your phone company.
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Water Rates Maidenhead
Water rates in Maidenhead depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. You can find out very simply whether your Maidenhead water rates are metered or not by taking a quick look at your water bill. Homes with a water meter will have a meter number listed on their water bills.
If you've just moved into your new home and don't have a bill, you can look outside your house or in the front garden for a water meter. Sometimes the meter may be located inside your house near the stop tap.
Properties that do not have a water meter will have the rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value part of your Maidenhead water rates will have already been determined by your local council in the 1990s and will probably not have changed since then.
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The average water rates Maidenhead residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £210 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.
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Maidenhead Water Hardness
Maidenhead water's hard rating means that the hard water in your home will lead to scaling in kettles, sinks, dishwashers and toilets. There are ways to mitigate hard water furring or scaling in Maidenhead.
- 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 in, general. 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.
- 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 Maidenhead?
Yes! you can drink the water in Maidenhead. Rest assured that Maidenhead water meets very high standards making it completely safe to drink. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Maidenhead water quality a 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, this means that your water is safe to drink. There is no need to boil or filter Maidenhead water to make it potable.
If you notice a change in taste or smell of Maidenhead water this may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Chlorination - a safe way to ensure hygiene throughout the pipe network.
- Seasonal changes in water characteristics can infuse Maidenhead water with an earthy smell or taste.
- Plumbing can 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 South East Water.
Maidenhead Water Problems
Maidenhead water problems can include anything from a burst water main, no water in your home or even local flooding affecting your postcode area. 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 Maidenhead property, you need to do one of the following:
- If you are out and about, call or tweet South East Water
- If you are near a computer, go to the "report a leak" section of South East Water and fill out the online form.
Maidenhead 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 a South East Water outage impacting Maidenhead.
- Check the "In Your Area" sections of the South East Water website for any information explaining why you have no water.
- Ask your neighbours whether they have similar issues as you.
- Check that your stop tap is not closed
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 or heating and not the water company
If there is no cold water, not even a trickle, contact South East Water for assistance.
Maidenhead Water Discolouration
If the water in your home is discoloured, the issue might be a South East Water issue impacting Maidenhead.
- Changes to the colour of the water in Maidenhead may happen after a burst pipe has been repaired
- Or, South East Water could have been carrying out upgrade work on the pipes in Maidenhead
- 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 South East Water for assistance.