Written question asked by Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Sewers: Private Property
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Department has considered introducing statutory time limits for water companies to decide applications to adopt existing private sewers and pumping stations.
- Answer
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Almost all private sewers, lateral drains, and pumping stations built before 2011 should have been adopted by water companies. In cases where adoption has not occurred, householders are advised to contact Ofwat.
We have recently consulted on the adoption of shared amenities, including SuDS and sewers, and are now considering next steps.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 32715
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Sewers Private property
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- 2026-10-14 13:58:05 +0100
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