Severn Trent Water regards sewer adoption agreements as a private arrangement between themselves and the developer and do not issue copies to third parties. However, prior to adoption, developers remain responsible for the sewers, and they are usually able to provide a copy.
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What is the difference between a S104 sewer adoption agreement and adoption under a S102?
A S104 (Section 104 of the Water Industry Act (1991)) agreement is a legal agreement between a developer and a water company, where the developer agrees to build sewers to an agreed standard, which the water company will then adopt. The agreement is usually signed at the early stages of the development and lasts for several years, until the water company is satisfied the network has been completed to their satisfaction.
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Question 2.5 relates to the presence of a public sewer within 100 feet of the property. What is the significance of this question?
The presence of a public sewer within 100 feet (30.48 metres) of the property is primarily of significance if the property is not connected to the public system and the sewer is either foul or combined. If sewage from a property discharges to a private system such as a septic tank or cess pit, and it is causing an environmental issue, the local authority can insist that that the property be connected to a nearby public sewer. Continue reading “Question 2.5 relates to the presence of a public sewer within 100 feet of the property. What is the significance of this question?”
What is the status of sewers and pumping stations laid and constructed after the sewer transfer in 2011 and the subsequent pumping station transfer in October 2016?
Private sewers and pumping stations must have been connected to the public network prior to July 2011 to have been part of the October 2011 sewer transfer and October 2016 pumping station transfer. Continue reading “What is the status of sewers and pumping stations laid and constructed after the sewer transfer in 2011 and the subsequent pumping station transfer in October 2016?”
What sections of mains water pipework are Severn Trent and the homeowner responsible for?
Severn Trent Water is generally responsible for the water mains pipework up to and including the external stop tap, which is usually located at the property boundary.
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