New Milton Water: Contact, Rates, Water Hardness
If you just moved and have some New Milton water questions, you will be able to find who handles the New Milton water supply as well as wastewater services in the water information below. Additionally, we have information about New Milton water hardness so that you can enjoy quality tap water in your home.
New Milton Water Supplier
New Milton water is supplied by one water company and that is Bournemouth Water. It's worth noting that Bournemouth Water is now owned by Here is the main New Milton water supplier contact:
| Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Water | 01202 590059 | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm |
New Milton sewerage and wastewater is handled by one of possibly two companies depending on your supply area Southern Water or Southern Water. Here are the main contact details.
| Waste Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Water | 0345 600 4 600 | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm |
| Southern Water | 0330 303 0368 | Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-10:30pm |
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Water Rates New Milton
Water rates in New Milton will depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. You can easily find out whether your New Milton water rates are metered or not by looking at your water bill. Homes with metered New Milton water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills.
Homes that are not metered won't, but they will have the rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value part of your New Milton water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and will probably not have changed since then.
The average water rates New Milton residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £418 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.
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New Milton Water Hardness
New Milton 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 New Milton.
- 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 New Milton?
Yes! You can drink the water in New Milton. You can rest assured that New Milton water meets high standards making it safe to drink. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored New Milton tap 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 New Milton tap water to make it safe to drink.
If you notice a change in taste or smell of New Milton 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 add water with an earthy smell or taste.
- Plumbing - can change the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.
If you have questions about your water quality, you should not hesitate to contact Scottish Water.
New Milton Water Problems
New Milton 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 New Milton property, you need to do one of the following:
- If you are out and about, call or tweet at Scottish Water depending on whether the issue relates to drinking water or wastewater.
- If you are near a computer, go to the "report a leak" section of Scottish Water and fill out the online form.
New Milton 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 Scottish Water outage impacting New Milton.
- Check the "In Your Area" sections of the Scottish Water website for any information explaining why you have no water.
- 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 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 Scottish Water for assistance.