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?”