Knaresborough Water: Moving, Guides & Supplier
Moving to Knaresborough and need to find out more about your water supply? In this quick guide, you will find who handles the Knaresborough water supply as well as wastewater services in the information below. Additionally, we have tips on how Knaresborough water hardness will affect you, and where your water comes from.
Knaresborough Water Supplier
Knaresborough water is supplied by one water company, Yorkshire Water. Here are the main Knaresborough water supplier contact details:
| Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Water | 0345 124 2424 | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm |
Knaresborough sewerage and wastewater is also handled by Yorkshire Water.
| Water Company | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Water | 0345 124 2424 | 24/7 |
Be aware that calls to numbers starting with 03 may be charged at local rates by your phone company.
Moving to Knaresborough? Call Selectra — Set up your Bills.
Speak with the Selectra Team for free. Sort out all your bills in one call today.
Save money on your home bills with Selectra
Selectra is currently closed. You can leave your phone number and get a free callback.
Where does Yorkshire Water come from?
Most of the water that Yorkshire Water supplies to the domestic market comes from surface-water sources such as reservoirs, rivers and streams, as well as from boreholes. No matter which source your water has come from, Yorkshire Water carries out extensive testing to ensure its safety before reaching your home.
Water Rates Knaresborough
Water rates vary depending on if the home has a water meter. Homes that have metered Knaresborough water rates will have a meter number listed on their bill, or, the account number may start with MC (Metered Customer), or UC (Unmetered Customer).
If you don't have a water bill, you may be able to find a water meter by searching around your property. These would be located near the stop tap in the kitchen or garage, or in the garden within a small box set into the ground. If your property has a water meter, it is very important to provide water meter readings so that your water supplier can accurately bill you.
Homes that are not metered will have a rateable value of the home instead. This value uses factors such as property size and the availability of local services to create an estimated consumption value of your home, which is then used to generate your bill.
Take a read through this guide to water meters to learn more about how water meters work, and if they could benefit your home.
The average water rates Knaresborough residents are being charged result in an average water bill of around £491 a year. This amount combines both water supply and sewerage costs.
Expensive Knaresborough Water bills? Call Selectra to Save.
Speak with the Selectra team to save on other home bills. Don't let water ruin your budget.
Save money on your home bills with Selectra
Selectra is currently closed. You can leave your phone number and get a free callback.
Knaresborough Water Hardness
Knaresborough water hardness is rated as soft. While rainwater is soft, water hardness changes as it travels through the water cycle and picks up minerals. The more minerals such as calcium or magnesium your water has, the harder it will be rates, and the less effective it will be for household usage. Having water of soft rating means that you should not see significant limescale accumulation or the deterioration of appliances, and it is unnecessary to take additional action to improve your water's quality or further reduce its hardness rating.
Can you drink the water in Knaresborough?
Absolutely! The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate has rated Knaresborough's water quality at 99.96% in overall mean zonal compliance. This means that your water is perfectly safe to drink, and it is not necessary to boil or filter Knaresborough water to make it potable.
If you notice a change in taste or smell of Knaresborough Water this may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Seasonal changes such as your waters source and how it has filtered through the earth can imbue your water with varying qualities.
- Chlorination is used to eliminate harmful contaminants. This is harmless to health, and does not affect your water's quality, but can mildly change its taste.
- Plumbing such as taps and pipes repairs can also contribute to the taste of your household water, adding metallic, salty or rubbery hints.
If you are worried about your water's taste, smell or appearance, you should contact Yorkshire Water, who will assist you further.
Knaresborough Water Problems
Knaresborough water issues can come in many forms, stretching from burst water pipes or flooding to having no water supply in your home. If you are experiencing water problems you need to do one of the following:
- If you can access a computer, head over to the Yorkshire Water website. On the "Contact Us" page you will find various options about how to report a problem, get in contact, or check what is happening in your area.
- If you aren't at home, send Yorkshire Water a message on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or simply give them a call.
Knaresborough No Water
If you have no water in your home, it is important to work out if the issue is caused by your home plumbing or if it is a Yorkshire Water outage impacting the area.
- Ask your neighbours whether they have the same issue as you. If they aren't, then the problem will most likely be due to your own home's plumbing, and you may need to contact a plumber.
- Check the "Contact Us" sections of the Yorkshire Water website for any information explaining why you have no water and when you can expect your water service to resume.
- Is your stop tap is open? If this is open but no water is flowing to your taps, then the issue will be related to your supplier.
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.