Lots of our teams are working from home, but we're still here to help you. If you can't find the answers you're looking for here, contact us with Facebook Messenger or call us.
You can use our website to tell us you're moving home, make payments, set up and update Direct Debits, give meter readings and more with an online account.
Create your online account quickly and easily here.
Our accounts and billing team contact hours have changed:
Our accounts and billing contact centres are closed on bank holidays, however, our water and sewerage service line, 0345 717 1100, is 24/7.
Message us with Facebook Messenger, with questions about your account, services and more.
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Our accounts and billing contact hours have changed. Thanks for your patience.
Our water and sewerage services team is available 24/7, but please only call if you have an urgent issue.
Bereavement support
Losing a loved one is difficult. We have an experienced team here to support you. If you need any help please call 0800 090 2422.
Calls to 0345 numbers are usually charged at a local landline rate. Please check with your telephone service provider.
Email us with your questions about your bills, account, or water and wastewater services at webbill@nwl.co.uk
Please include:
If your email is an urgent water or wastewater query, please call us on 0345 717 1100. It can take up to ten working days for an email response.
You can also use our Report a Problem page for more help and advice on common problems and how to report them.
We're pleased to offer British Sign Language interpretation from our partners at Sign Solutions.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can get in touch with us using the Sign Solutions video link or app, and they'll translate to our contact teams whilst you're on the phone.
Important: Due to our efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, most of our team are working from home. This means we will not be able to respond to letters quickly.
Please do not send letters at this time.
Where possible, please follow government advice, avoid non-essential travel, stay home and stay safe.
Write to our Head Office:
Northumbrian Water Ltd
Northumbria House
Abbey Road
Durham
DH1 5FJ
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