Bedworth Water: Supplier, Meters & Contact Info
If you have recently moved to Bedworth and you would like to know more about the water in your home, you will be able to find out who handles the Bedworth water supply as well as wastewater services in the information below. Additionally, we have tips on how to deal with Bedworth water hardness so that you can enjoy quality tap water in your home.
Bedworth Water Supplier
The water in Bedworth is supplied by one water company, Severn Trent. Here are the main Bedworth water supplier contact details:
Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
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Severn Trent | 0345 750 0500 | Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Most Bank Holidays 9am-5pm |
Bedworth sewerage and wastewater is also handled by Severn Trent.
Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
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Severn Trent | 0800 783 4444 | 24/7 |
Be aware that calls to numbers starting with 03 may be charged at local rates by your phone company.
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Where does Severn Trent water come from?
The water supplied by Severn Trent comes from a range of sources, stretching from rivers and reservoirs to underground aquifers. Approximately a third of your water comes from groundwater sources such as the sandstone aquifers in the Midlands, and Nottinghamshire, which is also supplemented by limestone aquifers in the Cotswold and Derbyshire areas. The majority of Bedworth's water supply comes from surface water sources such as reservoirs and rivers. The water from all of these sources goes through an extensive testing and treatment process to ensure that it complies with legal guidelines, and is fit for consumption.
Water Rates Bedworth
The way that your Bedworth home is charged for its water consumption will vary depending on if your property has a water meter or not. The simplest method to find this out is to take a look at a water bill. Homes that have metered Bedworth water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills. If you cannot see the meter number, often the account number will also indicate if your property has a meter by using a simple code. For example, if the account number starts with MC (Metered Customer), this would suggest that you have a water meter. If it starts with UC (Unmetered Customer), this would suggest that your home does not have a water meter. Having a water meter means that you must provide water readings to your supplier, and you will be billed according to your exact usage.
Alternately if you do not have a bill available, you can look around your property for a water meter. These would usually be located either next to the water stop tap, or outside in the garden. If you find a water meter, then your home will have metered rates.
Homes that are not metered won't have metered rates, but they will have the rateable value of the home instead of this. The rateable value will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and most likely will not have changed since. This rate is subject to review every five years and takes into account factors such as property size, location, and the availability of local services to create an estimated usage value that is used to formulate your bill.
Check out these simple water rates and water meter guides to learn more about how your home is billed, and how you can start saving money on your water
The average Water Rates Bedworth water residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £373 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.
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Bedworth Water Hardness
Bedworth water hardness is rated as hard. Due to the way that water filters through the water table in the Severn Trent coverage area, your water picks up minerals such as calcium and magnesium. This changes the hardness of your water, and the higher the presence of minerals, the harder your water will be.
Hard water means that your taps and pipes will be prone to limescale development, and your water will be less efficient at tasks such as cleaning clothes or dishes. Here are a few things that you can do to combat the effects of hard water in your home:
- Clothing - Powder-based detergents should be avoided due to them being less effective at resisting water hardness and preventing soap scum. Using liquid-based detergents, particularly those focused on softening clothes and water would be beneficial. Additionally, you should clean your washing machine by adding a small amount of baking soda and white vinegar directly into the empty drum and then set it to a hot wash. Make sure to wipe down the drum thoroughly afterwards. This process limits and removes limescale build-up.
- Dishwashers: Use capsules that focus on softening water. Make sure you regularly top up your dishwasher's salt in the appropriate compartment.
- Kettles: Avoid overfilling your kettle with water, using only as much water as is necessary for the task at hand. You should also clean your kettle by half-filling it with water and then add two tablespoons of white vinegar, leaving it for around four hours to loosen scale build-up. Rinse and repeat to remove the scale.
- Baths, sinks and toilets: Using an acidic sanitiser regularly on limescale prone areas will help to remove it and slow its regrowth.
Can you drink the water in Bedworth?
Yes! Bedworth's drinking water quality was awarded a 99.96% score in mean zonal compliance by the UK Drinking Water Inspectorate, which means that your water is perfectly safe to drink. It is not necessary to filter or boil your water in order to make it drinkable.
If you notice a change in taste or smell of Bedworth Water this may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Chlorination is a safe way to ensure hygiene throughout the pipe network.
- Plumbing can also contribute to the taste of your household water, adding salty, metallic, or rubbery hints.
- Seasonal changes in water characteristics due to changes in your waters source or its mineral characteristics can infuse Bedworth water with an earthy smell or taste.
If you have concerns about your water's taste, smell or appearance, you should not hesitate to contact Severn Trent, who will provide further assistance.
Bedworth Water Problems
The water problems that you could encounter in Bedworth come in a range of forms, from water leaks to burst pipes or even flooding. You should take the time to familiarize yourself with the actions that you need to take and who you need to contact depending on the nature of the issue.
If you notice flooding or a water leak outside your Bedworth property, you need to do one of the following:
- If you are out and about you can contact Severn Trent quickly by leaving them a message on social media. If the issue is more urgent or is a risk to safety you should call them directly using the contact page to find the most relevant phone number.
- If you are near a computer, go to the "Active Incidents" section of the Severn Trent website. From here you can check if there are any ongoing repairs or incidents in your area, and find useful advice on how to proceed.
Bedworth 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 Severn Trent outage impacting Bedworth.
- Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you.
- Check that your stop tap is open.
- Check the "Contact Us" or "Report problems" sections of the Severn Trent 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 no hot water but have cold water still, the issue will be with your home plumbing and not the water company.
If there is no cold water, not even a trickle, contact Severn Trent for assistance.