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Water Pipe cleaning - Editor (11th Nov 2015 - 17:02:19) Pipe cleaning to keep tap water running crystal clear. Work will soon be carried out to the clean water mains in Liphook, Hampshire to safeguard the quality of drinking water. South East Water will carry out the programme from the week starting Monday 16 November as part of ongoing maintenance on the company’s underground mains. The procedure, known as flushing, involves directing pressurised water through the mains so it scours the inside of the pipe. This is to remove naturally-occurring, harmless deposits which build up over time. While these deposits – typically iron and manganese - are not harmful, they can temporarily turn the water brown. South East Water’s Leakage Manager Robert Anthony said: “Flushing our water mains is a very effective way of cleaning the inside of our water mains. “Once the water reaches its journey’s end, the flushed water containing these deposits is directed into the drains and back into the water cycle. “We appreciate customers may have concerns about this water appearing to run to waste, but we only draw through our pipes as much as we need, and stop flushing once we can see the whole system is running crystal clear as usual. “During the flushing process customers may notice a reduction in water pressure, and possibly some discolouration, but this is temporary and can be solved by running the kitchen tap until the water runs clear.”

Re: Water Pipe cleaning - Freya (12th Nov 2015 - 07:44:32) Thanks for the heads up Editor. Good to know why water suddenly will be brown . Lets home water does not taste funny.

Re: Water Pipe cleaning - JS (12th Nov 2015 - 13:51:31) I like the fact that they give everyone water meters first, then ask them to 'run the kitchen tap until the water runs clear'. That'll add a few more quid to the pockets of the foreign companies who now own SEW. CDPQ (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) and the non-stock exchange listed Utilities Trust of Australia (UTA). J.

Re: Water Pipe cleaning - Editor (25th Nov 2015 - 19:44:33) Just bumping this up in case you are seeing discoloured tap water

Re: Water Pipe cleaning - Phill (26th Nov 2015 - 13:00:50) Thanks 'Ed', that explains it. I phoned the water company but they didn't know anything about their own work! They suggested running the water until clear (which took quite a while) and said they would put an 'allowance' for this on my account - we'll see. Regards, Phill

Re: Water Pipe cleaning - Julian (26th Nov 2015 - 14:49:54) Phil, Could you please share the contact information for South East Water? Thanks

Re: Water Pipe cleaning - Editor (26th Nov 2015 - 14:52:55) Customer water supply helpline 0333 000 0002 Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm Sat: 8am - 1pm Out-of-hours emergencies Call us if you have no cold water from your kitchen tap or have spotted a burst main or serious leak. 0333 000 0365 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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