Haverfordwest Water: Meters & Quality

Need to find out more about Haverfordwest 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 how to find out if you have a water meter.

Haverfordwest Water Supplier

Haverfordwest water is supplied by one water company, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. Here are the contact details for your Haverfordwest water supplier:

Haverfordwest sewerage and wastewater is handled by the same company, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. Here are Haverfordwest 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 Haverfordwest water come from?

The vast majority of Dwr Cymru Welsh Waters supply comes from surface water sources such as reservoirs or rivers, which is supplemented in times of drought with groundwater sources such as aquifers or boreholes. The water from all of these water sources goes through cleansing and filtration processes to ensure its quality and safety before reaching your home.

Water Rates Haverfordwest

Your water rates will be either metered, or unmetered. If you are unsure which applies to your home, you can check your water bill, which may display a meter number. If you can't find this, the account number could start with MC for metered customers, or UC for unmetered customers.

If you cant check a bill, you can also look around your home to see if you can find a water meter. These would normally be located near the stop tap in the kitchen or garage, or it could also be in the garden within a small box in the ground. If your property has a water meter, you must provide regular water meter readings by calling, logging into your account, or using your suppliers app.

Homes that aren't metered will have a rateable value instead. This value uses basic property data to estimate your homes water consumption volume, which is then used to create your water bill.

If you are interested in getting away from estimated bills, take a read through Selectra's guide to water meters to find out if they are the right choice for you.

The average water rates Haverfordwest residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £419 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.

Our guide to water rates will also give you some great tips on how to lower your water bills and better understand your bills.

Haverfordwest Water Hardness

Water hardness ratings in the UK range anywhere from very hard to soft. What dictates how hard your water rates are is the value of dissolved minerals within it. As a rule the higher the value of minerals such as magnesium and calcium within your water, the harder the rating will be, and the less effective it will be for domestic use. Haverfordwest's water hardness rating is soft. This means that your home will be less prone to limescale accumulation, your appliances will be more efficient, and your energy bills can be lower than homes in hard water areas.

Is the water in Haverfordwest drinkable?

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

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

1. Plumbing such as pipe or taps repairs and replacements can contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.
2. Chlorination helps to minimize the presence of harmful natural contaminants such as bacteria, and poses no risk to health.
3. Seasonal changes in water characteristics can infuse Haverfordwest water with an earthy smell or taste. As the source of your water changes throughout the year, so too will it's mineral composition, affecting its taste.

If you feel that your water may no longer be safe to drink, you should not hesitate to contact Dwr Cymru Welsh Water.

Haverfordwest Water Problems

Haverfordwest water problems can include anything from burst water mains or flooding to having 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 Haverfordwest property, you need to do one of the following:

1. If you are out and about, you can reach out to your supplies on social media via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or call Dwr Cymru Welsh Water.
2. If you are near a computer, go to the "Help" section of the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water website to use their troubleshooting guide, give them a call, or request a callback.

Haverfordwest 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 Dwr Cymru Welsh Water outage impacting Haverfordwest.

1. Check that your stop tap is open. If this is closed, this would prevent water from flowing to your home. Turning it to the open position should allow water to resume flowing. If this does not occur, then check Dwr Cymru Welsh Water website for information, or give them a call.
2. Check the "In Your Area" sections of the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water website for any information explaining why you have no water and the approximate timeframe that they expect your service to be disrupted.
3. Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you. If they are experiencing something similar, then this indicates there is a supply issue to your area.

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 Dwr Cymru Welsh Water for assistance.