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Home Water Quality Concerns: Why Clean Water Matters

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Home Water Quality Concerns: Why Clean Water Matters This August

Ensuring home water quality concerns are addressed safely and promptly is vital for every household—and nowhere is this more important than during National Water Quality Month in August.

As homeowners in North Essex and South Suffolk, you deserve peace of mind knowing your water is safe—from what comes out of your taps to what runs through your pipes. Below are some of the most significant water quality problems affecting UK households today—and how we at Infinity Home Services can help protect your family.

If you're suffering with water quality issues such as rusty water or limescale, find out more here, or contact Infinity Home Services.

The Hidden Issues Behind Home Water Quality Concerns

1. Perception vs. Reality: Trust and Taste

A recent TAPP Water survey found that 42% of UK residents don’t trust or like the taste of tap water, with only 36% of Londoners drinking straight from the tap. Overall, 38% believe bottled water is healthier—highlighting a strong customer concern that trusted providers like us can help alleviate.

2. Hard Water Hassles

Most parts of England, including regions east of a line between Severn and Tees, endure ‘very hard’ water, often exceeding 200 ppm calcium carbonate. Hard water can damage appliances, leave limescale, and affect soap performance.

3. Chemical Pollution in Rivers

Earthwatch volunteers discovered that 67% of samples from England’s rivers contained unacceptably high phosphates and nitrates, while every tested sample contained caffeine—a wake-up call about untreated sewage and chemical pollutants entering water sources.

4. Recreational Water Risks

According to The Guardian England has an estimated 3,347 water recreation spots, yet only 451 official bathing sites are monitored—and merely 20% of swimming areas have nearby testing. This leaves the majority of swimmers potentially exposed to pollution. 

5. Ecological Decline

Only 16% of England’s assessed surface waters achieve a good ecological status; hazardous chemical status is at 0% good, posing risks to ecosystems and raising concerns for households relying on boreholes or private water sources.

Human Impacts: More Than Just Pipes and Tests

  • Health concerns: Pollutants like antibiotics, caffeine, and phosphates may affect vulnerable individuals, including children and the elderly.

  • Lifestyle disruptions: Fish kills due to hot, polluted rivers—87 incidents reported this spring—can erode confidence in local recreational water sources.

  • Community worry: When trust in tap water falters, bottled water use rises—raising both cost and environmental concerns.

How Infinity Home Services Can Help—Especially This August

This National Water Quality Month, it’s the perfect time to take action:

  • Water quality testing: We can assess your home’s water—checking for hardness, contaminants, taste issues, and supply integrity.

  • Filter and plumbing solutions: From installing water filters to replacing corroded pipes, we ensure clean, palatable water throughout your home.

  • Advising on system upgrades: If your property uses private supplies or has ageing infrastructure, we guide you toward sustainable improvements.

With Infinity Home Services serving households across North Essex and South Suffolk, we’re your local experts in ensuring safe, reliable drinking water—especially when awareness is at its peak in August.

Conclusion

As National Water Quality Month reminds us, clean water is the foundation of healthy, happy homes. Whether it’s hard water damage, concerns about taste or chemicals, or anxiety over unmonitored recreational sites, the solution often begins at the tap—and your plumbing. Infinity Home Services is here to provide local, trusted support tailored to your home’s needs. Ready to take control of your home water quality concerns this August—and beyond?

Contact Us

Noticing brown water, strange tastes, or stubborn limescale? Contact Infinity Home Services today and let our local experts get your tap water back to crystal-clear quality. Simply call 0800 148 8088 or complete the form below and we can resolve all your issues quickly.

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Suffering changes to your way of life can always be tricky. Sometimes disabled home adaptations such as wet rooms or ramps can offer you comfort and a sensible way of making life much easier.

A Home for Every Ability: An Overview of Disabled Home Adaptations

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A Home for Every Ability: An Overview of Disabled Home Adaptations

As the UK population ages and more people live with long-term conditions, disabled home adaptations are becoming an essential part of everyday living. Whether temporary or permanent, these adaptations can help people stay in their homes safely, comfortably, and independently.

But for many homeowners, understanding what’s available – and how to start – can be confusing. This article provides an overview of the types of adaptations available, why people need them, and some of the common challenges involved.

Suffering changes to your way of life can always be tricky. Sometimes disabled home adaptations such as wet rooms or ramps can offer you comfort and a sensible way of making life much easier.

What Are Disabled Home Adaptations?

Disabled home adaptations are changes made to a property to make it more accessible for someone with mobility, sensory, or cognitive impairments. These modifications can range from small adjustments, like installing grab rails, to larger renovations such as creating level-access showers or widening doorways.

Common adaptations include:

  • Ramps and handrails for easier access

  • Stairlifts or through-floor lifts for multi-level homes

  • Wet rooms and accessible bathrooms

  • Lowered kitchen units or adjustable worktops

  • Smart technology for lighting, heating, and door entry systems

Adaptations may be temporary, such as when recovering from surgery, or long-term to support progressive conditions or permanent disabilities.

Why Homeowners Need Them

According to the Family Resources Survey (DWP, 2023), around 24% of the UK population lives with a disability – and most of those people live in ordinary homes, not specialist housing. For many, disabled adaptations make the difference between staying independent at home and needing residential care.

But the reasons for adaptation go beyond mobility. Some individuals need visual or hearing enhancements, while others may require support for neurodivergent conditions or age-related cognitive decline. Every person’s needs – and every home – are different.

Navigating the Challenges

While adaptations are life-changing, the process isn’t always straightforward:

  • Funding: Many homeowners don’t realise they may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) through their local council, which can fund up to £30,000 of work in England. However, applying can feel bureaucratic and slow.

  • Design Limitations: Older or smaller homes often pose challenges, especially when space is tight or structural work is needed to accommodate things like hoists or bathroom conversions.

  • Lack of Awareness: Some homeowners delay adaptations because they don’t know what’s possible or assume the options are clinical and unattractive. In reality, many modern adaptations can blend seamlessly into a stylish home design.

How Infinity Home Services Can Help

At Infinity Home Services, we support homeowners in North Essex and South Suffolk by providing practical, personalised solutions for disabled home adaptations. From the first conversation to the final installation, we aim to reduce stress and improve quality of life. Alongside the main business, our sister company Infinity Wetrooms focuses solely on this side of adaptations/improvements.

Whether you’re planning ahead or dealing with an urgent need, our team works with you to design adaptations that are functional, futureproof, and feel like home.

Planning for Dignity, Comfort, and Independence

Disabled home adaptations are more than just modifications – they’re investments in freedom, comfort, and dignity. By understanding what’s available and working with experienced professionals, homeowners can make empowered choices that support every stage of life.

Is it time to make your home work better for you or someone you love?

If Infinity Home Services can assist you in any way, please drop us a line using the form below, or by calling our team on 0800 148 8088.

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