Doncaster Water: Water Rates, Hardness & Supply Info
If you just moved and have some Doncaster water questions, you will be able to find who handles the Doncaster water supply as well as wastewater services in the water information below. Additionally, we have tips on how to deal with Doncaster water hardness so that you can enjoy quality tap water in your home.
Doncaster Water Supplier
Doncaster's water is supplied by one water company, Yorkshire Water. Here are the contact details for your Doncaster water supplier:
Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
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Yorkshire Water | 0345 124 2424 | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm |
Doncaster's sewerage and wastewater is handled by the same company, Yorkshire Water. Here are the contact details for Doncaster sewerage and wastewater.:
Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
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Yorkshire Water | 0345 124 2424 | 247 |
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 Doncaster
Water rates in Doncaster depend on if your home has a water meter or not. You can find out whether your Doncaster water rates are metered or not by viewing your water bill. Homes with metered Doncaster water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills.
Homes that are not metered won't have this, but they will have the rateable value of the home instead. The rateable value part of your Doncaster water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and will probably not have changed much since then.
If you've just moved in or you don't have a bill handy, you can look around your house or in the front garden for a meter. Sometimes the meter may be located inside your house near to the stop tap.
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The average water rates Doncaster's residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £373 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.
If you want to save money on your water bill then this handy guide to water rates in the UK will give you some great tips & tricks to lower your water bill.
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Doncaster Water Hardness
Doncaster's 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 Yorkshire Water's supply area, Doncaster water picks up minerals, such as magnesium or calcium, on the way to your tap.
Doncaster waters hard rating means that the water in your home may lead to scaling in kettles, sinks, dishwashers and loos. There are ways to mitigate hard water furring or scaling in Doncaster .
- 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 Doncaster?
Yes! You can drink the water in Doncaster. You can rest assured that Doncaster water meets high standards making it safe to drink. The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has scored Doncaster'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 Doncaster's water to make it potable.
If you notice a change in taste or smell of Doncaster's 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 Doncaster's 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 Yorkshire Water.
Doncaster Water Problems
Doncaster 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 Doncaster property, you need to do one of the following:
- If you are out and about, call or tweet Yorkshire Water
- If you are near a computer, go to the "Get in Touch" section of Yorkshire Water and fill out the online form.
Doncaster 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 Yorkshire Water outage impacting Doncaster .
- Check the "Get in touch or I've got no water or my water pressure is low/" sections of the Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Water for assistance.
Doncaster Water Discolouration
If the water in your home is discoloured, the issue might be a Yorkshire Water issue impacting Doncaster .
- Changes to the colour of the water in Doncaster may happen after a burst pipe has been repaired
- Or, Yorkshire Water could have been carrying out upgrade work on the pipes in Doncaster
- 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 Yorkshire Water for further assistance.