Who is responsible for the mains water stop valve?
Is my water company responsible for the mains water stop valve is a common question and one that the answer has recently changed. The water utility companies provide two main piped services to your home. The first is the delivery of fresh water. The second is the removal of waste water from both sewage and drainage.
What should I do if my neighbours water main is leaking?
Danny have a look at the Severn Trent ‘lead in water’ form below: If you and your neighbours share a lead supply then STW will make the new connections for free.
Where does the water main stop on a detached property?
Delivery of fresh water. In the case of a detached property, the “water main” normally follows the route of roadway and a “communication pipe” branches from this to the property. This terminates in a stopcock within the pavement.
How can I tell if my neighbours have water?
If your neighbours do have water, then the problem is somewhere on your property. Check your inside and outside stop valves to make sure they are fully open. Some properties share their water supply with their neighbours so check with your neighbours to see if they have recently used the outside stop valve.
Delivery of fresh water. In the case of a detached property, the “water main” normally follows the route of roadway and a “communication pipe” branches from this to the property. This terminates in a stopcock within the pavement.
Is my water company responsible for the mains water stop valve is a common question and one that the answer has recently changed. The water utility companies provide two main piped services to your home. The first is the delivery of fresh water. The second is the removal of waste water from both sewage and drainage.
Can a down pipe cause damage to a neighbour’s land?
You must not channel the flow of water in such a way as to cause damage to your neighbour’s land. So water falling as rain on your lawn is permitted to flow downhill onto your neighbour’s land but roof water coming from a down pipe is not.
Do you have to channel water away from your neighbours land?
This means that water flowing naturally across the surface of the land is permitted to flow downhill naturally onto your neighbour’s land. You must not channel the flow of water in such a way as to cause damage to your neighbour’s land.
