gracey33

Ooh I **think** I know what the issue is. We had lead everywhere - supply pipe (my responsibility) and communications pipe (technically their responsibility). We replaced the supply pipe and that was relatively inexpensive. For the communications pipe, TW would only replace the lead pipe if it significantly affected the quality of our water. They did a test and found that the lead concentration in our water was minimal so refused to change for free but "offered" to change it if we paid them an arm and a leg. Everyone in my household is now banned from drinking anything outside of the home. We are going to get back our money's worth.

*Bob*, I wish. We have one of the smallest front yards in the whole of ED. My wheelie bins barely fit in! Our street is also relatively narrow... Confused as to how we could possibly have been so misinformed. We were told by our builder and Thames Water that no one but Thames Water can change the communications pipe...

What is a mole!?!? We've just coughed up ?1,600+ for Thames Water to replace our lead communications pipe as we were told that was our only option. Clearly not spending enough time on the forum! :( that said, water pressure now amazing. it was really crap before we had the lead pipe replaced. we had a lead test done beforehand and lead levels were actually very very low but we had a baby (we still have him...) so felt like we had to make the change.

What is a mole!?!? We've just coughed up ?1,600 for Thames Water to replace our lead pipe as we were told that was our only option. Clearly not spending enough time on the forum! :( p.s. water pressure now amazing though. it was really crap before we had the lead pipe replaced.

Hi - I'd be very keen but work full-time. Would nannies be invited? Alternatively, would be happy with a playdate over a weekend. We are relatively new to the area and I think my kids would benefit from just being around other Mandarin or Cantonese speakers. They seem to think I am just making up my own language...

traffic seems to have improved! anyone else experiencing the same or did I just get lucky today and monday? i don't want to start relying on the buses if it was just fluke... thanks