It's important to make sure that your water is fresh and free from harmful bacteria. Bacteria can develop in pipes that aren't regularly flushed with water - particularly in showers and outside taps.

There are a few steps you can take:

  • If you have a shower that isn't used regularly, run it once a week to prevent water stagnating in the pipes
  • Clean your shower head every six months to prevent the build-up of bacteria. Cleaning also removes limescale, where bacteria can breed
  • If you have an outdoor tap, run it once a week to prevent the water from stagnating in the pipes

If you are going away over winter, please keep your heating on low, at least at 10 degrees celsius, to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. Alternatively, you could turn off the water at the stopcock, open all taps (including showers) and flush all toilets before you leave.

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