Sewer pipe responsibility
If you experience an issue with a sewer pipe, such as a blockage, it’s important that you know who is responsible for fixing it.
What sewer pipes are your responsibility?
You are responsible for the drains that serve your home up to the boundary of your property or to the point where it joins with pipework from another property, whichever is closest.
We are responsible for maintaining the drains beyond the boundary of your property. This is called the public sewer network.
If you are unsure what pipes are yours, please check the deeds to your property.
Other pipes that are your responsibility
You are also responsible for:
- pipes connected to private treatment systems, such as septic tanks, soakaways and private treatment works
- other systems which do not connect to the public sewer, such as surface water pipes which discharge directly into a watercourse
- internal drainage pipes or above-ground pipework, such as guttering or vent stacks.
Watch our video to learn more about the sewer pipes, systems and fittings you are responsible for.