Connecting my drain to the public sewer

How can I find out whether I've a right to connect my drain to the public sewer?

Asked by June on 11th Oct 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi you need to get in touch with your local council to get permission and you will also have to make sure the company doin it has all the proper certification and registered with local council"
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"No one has a right to connect into a main drain that is descion made by your council and water provider ie. United utilities. Best thing to do is contact your water provider to see what information they can provide. Hope this helps"
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"Hi , contact the water board they will steer you in the right direction, there is a cost in doing this and criteria to follow !"
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"No not allowed you must build a soak away . With thanks 247 roofing"
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
"Yes you can dig anything on your own property.But as soon as it leaves your land it belongs to council or thames"
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
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