If you've recently moved into your new home the useful tips below will help you settle in.

Four things to do when you move into your new home:

1. Run your cold water tap thoroughly

When you first move into your new home, the cold water may not have been used for a while, and you might notice a slightly musty taste or smell to it. All you need to do is run your kitchen tap for five to ten minutes before drinking the water or using it for cooking. If the problem persists, please contact us on 08457 145 145.

2. Read your meter

Before buying your new home you will have already establish if the property has a water meter fitted. If it does, please ensure that you take a meter reading and inform us of it as soon as you move in.

3. Contact Anglian Water to advise of your change of address.

This can be done by completing the online form or by calling us on 08457 91 91 55.

Please note you will need the following information to hand:

• Your previous account number if you were an Anglian Water customer
• Full postal address of old and new property
• Your water meter reading for old and new property
• Your bank account details if you wish to set up a direct debit.

4. Install a non return valve

Install these on your washing machine and dishwasher connection hoses to minimise any TCP, metallic or chemical tastes and smells.

These tastes and odours can be caused by the reaction between the small but essential amounts of chlorine present in tap water and plastic or rubber constituents found in common household appliances, such as some kettles, tap washers, and the hoses connecting dishwashers and washing machines to the mains supply. View further information on tastes and smells.