Southern Water
What area does Southern Water supply?
Southern Water provides water and sewerage service to Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
More about Southern Water
Southern Water supplies over two million customers with water and sewerage services.
Southern Water derives 71% of its water from boreholes and aquifers and other 29% from rivers. Southern Water then supplies this water via approximately 104 water supply works, 94 service reservoirs and 13,394 km of water mains. Waste water is treated in 390 treatment works.
Southern Water - water quality
To be classed as wholesome, water must comply with the water quality standards set out in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989.
In 2003, 76,090 tests were carried out on samples taken by Southern Water. 99.86% of these tests complied with the Regulations (source: http://www.dwi.gov.uk).
Southern Water - water hardness
Southern Water ranges from hard to very hard water. However, water hardness levels can vary within each area. Southern Water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area.
How can I save money on my water bills?
If you are a Southern Water customer and wish to save money on your water bill uSwitch.com can help. Switching to a water meter may mean you pay Southern Water less for your supply. Use the impartial uSwitch.com water efficiency service to see if you can save money by switching a meter or save water with water efficiency ideas.
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