New consumer guide to get the most from water at home
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Tap water in the UK is among the best in the world, and like all other products, we need to look after it.
Unlike the frozen 'ready-meal' or new dress or suit, there are no care instructions supplied with water.
However, the consumer guide Looking after water in your home gives a few simple ways of keeping your water in tip top condition and avoiding some common problems that can affect taste and quality. The guide covers:
| In the kitchen | In the bathroom |
| Tap hygiene
Taste, odours and colour |
Staining
Mould |
| In the roof | Outside the home |
| Water storage
Roof tanks |
Taps and hosepipes
Chemical spills |
Top tips at home
Find out how to:
• Turn off your water supply
• Prepare for winter
• Find an approved plumber
PLUS lots more:
• Water filters, softeners and water hardness
• Lead pipes
• Responsibility for pipework
• Domestic plumbing tips
• Returning to a vacant property
