Although public sewers within property boundaries are common, it is relatively unusual for a water main to pass through private land.
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So far in this series we’ve looked at the questions in the CON29DW that deal with drainage. But the search also deals with the water supply to properties, and there are six questions dealing with potential issues around this area.
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Viewers of a recent episode of Channel 4’s Grand Designs may have seen a textbook example of the benefits of buying a drainage and water search.
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Question 2.9 of the CON29DW states: “Please state the distance from the property to the nearest boundary of the nearest sewage treatment works.” This question is designed to inform the public about an unpleasant but necessary part of the sewage treatment process.
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As a general rule, the areas of the CON29DW that tend to concern most people are around connections and public assets within property boundaries. It’s understandable, as these are seen as the areas that could potentially cause the most disruption to homeowners.
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