Drains - who is responsible
Pumping stations and septic tanks
Pumping stations
Privately owned pumping stations (if they met the necessary adoption criteria) were adopted by sewerage/water companies on 1 October 2016.
More information: Severn Trent Water (stwater.co.uk)
Septic tanks/cesspits
Such sewerage systems remain the responsibility of property owners. More information about septic tanks and small sewage discharges (GOV.UK)
Last updated: 17/04/2024 16:38
