Maidstone Water: Quality, Rates & Supply Info

If you just moved and have some Maidstone water questions, you will be able to find who handles the Maidstone water supply as well as wastewater services in the water information below. Additionally, we have tips on how to deal with Maidstone water hardness so that you can enjoy quality tap water in your home.

Maidstone Water Supplier

Maidstone Water is supplied by one water company, South East Water. Here are the contact details for your Maidstone water supplier:

Maidstone sewerage and wastewater is handled by a seperate company, . Here are Maidstone sewerage and wastewater contact details:

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

Water Rates Maidstone

Water rates in Maidstone depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. You can easily find out whether your Maidstone water rates are metered or not by looking at your water bill. Homes with metered Maidstone water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills.

Homes that are not metered will not have this, but they will have the rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value part of your Maidstone water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and will probably not have changed significantly since then.

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. Sometimes the meter may be located inside your house near to the stop tap.

If you want to read more about water meters? check out Selectra's essential guide to water meters.

The average water rates Maidstone 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 want to save money on your water bill then our handy guide to water rates in the UK will give you some great tips & tricks to lower your water bill.

Maidstone Water Hardness

Maidstone water hardness is rated as hard water. While rainwater itself is relatively soft, water hardness can change through the water cycle. Due to the way water filters through rocks in Maidstone Water's supply area, Maidstone water picks up minerals, such as magnesium or calcium, on the way to your tap.

Maidstone's water's hard rating means that the hard water in your home will lead to scaling in kettles, sinks, dishwashers and loos. There are ways to mitigate hard water furring or scaling in Maidstone.

1. Baths, sinks and toilets - Use an acidic sanitiser regularly (available in local shops) to clean susceptible surfaces in order to clear limescale deposits.
2. 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.
3. 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 Maidstone?

Yes! you can drink the water in Maidstone. Maidstone's water meets the highest standards to make the water safe to drink. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Maidstone's water quality a 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance, meaning that your water is safe to drink. It is not necessary to boil or filter Maidstone water to make it potable.

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

1. Chlorination which is a safe way to ensure hygiene throughout the pipe network.
2. Seasonal changes can infuse Maidstone water with an earthy smell or taste.
3. Plumbing 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 South East Water.

Maidstone Water Problems

Maidstone 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, and any further available resources.

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

1. If you are out and about, call or tweet South East Water
2. If you are near a computer, go to the "report a leak" section of South East Water and fill out the online form.

Maidstone 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 Maidstone.

1. Check the "In Your Area" sections of the South East Water website for any information explaining why you have no water.
2. Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you.
3. 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 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 South East Water for assistance.

Maidstone Water Discolouration

If the water in your home is discoloured, the issue might be a South East Water issue impacting Maidstone.

1. Changes to the colour of the water in Maidstone may happen after a burst pipe has been repaired
2. Or, South East Water could have been carrying out upgrade work on the pipes in Maidstone
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 South East Water for assistance.