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Affinity Water says softening equipment that supplies parts of Brentwood, Ongar, Harlow and Uttlesford has come to the end of its life. Photos: Pixabay Thousands of people could potentially be facing larger energy bills after a decision from a major water supplier to cease softening water. Affinity Water – which supplies large parts of Essex and Hertfordshire including parts of the borough of Brentwood, Ongar, Harlow and Uttlesford – says the specialised equipment to soften the water has now come to the end of its life. It means its customers will be supplied with the “natural level of hardness that is common to the town and surrounding areas”. Affinity Water derives much of its supply from chalk acquifers and as such is some of the hardest in the UK. ....
It is the town council’s belief that the 1964 agreement was in perpetuity and therefore Affinity Water is obligated to continue adding water softener to the water in Saffron Walden. In a statement, the town council said: “Notwithstanding the agreement, the town council remains aggrieved that a company such as Affinity Water claims it cannot prioritise investment for water softening, whilst claiming that it remains committed to sustainability. “Whilst the process of water softening may incur some carbon impact, the impact of greater draw on electricity – caused by furred kettles and other appliances – and the need to replace such equipment more frequently presumably has a greater impact on the environment.” ....
Affinity has said it will cease softening water. (Photo: Pixabay) Thousands of people could potentially be facing larger energy bills after a decision from a major water supplier to cease softening water. Affinity Water – which supplies large parts of Essex and Hertfordshire including parts of the borough of Brentwood, Ongar, Harlow and Uttlesford – says the specialised equipment to soften the water has now come to the end of its life. It means its customers will be supplied with the “natural level of hardness that is common to the town and surrounding areas”. Affinity Water derives much of its supply from chalk acquirers and as such is some of the hardest in the UK. ....
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