Help...sewerage problem!!

anotherginger

There are a lot of people replying here without knowing recent drainage legislation. New legislation came into force on the 1st October 2011. Historically water/sewerage companies were only responsible for the public sewer.

Sewerage/Water companies are now responsible for the following:

• Lateral Drain - A private or shared drain outside of the property boundary.
• Private Sewer - A drainage pipe which serves two or more properties.
• Public Sewer - The drainage pipe into which a private drain discharges directly or via a private sewer.

Homeowners continue to be responsible for these:

• Internal Plumbing - Above ground plumbing and pipework prior to entering a private or shared drain, including rain gutters and soil pipes.
• Private Drain - A drainage pipe serving one property within your property boundary.
• Shared Private Drain - A drainage pipe serving multiple properties at one location, for example, blocks of flats, caravan or park home sites, industrial/business/retail parks, school/university campuses, and hospital/medical facilities.