What to Know about Sewers

Drains, pipes, sewers, and public sewers are all essential components needed for taking wastewater away from a property.

Showers, baths, toilets, sinks, and appliances such as washing machines that use water are all connected. Waste and wastewater from them is carried in a private pipe away to a mains sewer.

Sewers

Deep underground runs a series of pipes, drains, and sewers that are all hidden from view. Even though out of sight, property owners do have a responsibility for their upkeep. This includes maintenance and repairs.

It is a household’s responsibility to take care of all gullies, drains, and gutters in and around your home. This includes right up to the boundary of your neighbours’ property. Your responsibility includes maintenance and dealing with any potential issues that arise.

The sewers that you are responsible for will connect directly into public sewers. These often run to wastewater treatment works.

Public sewers are the responsibility of the local authority or utility company.

Shared sewers are where neighbouring properties’ drains meet. The local authority or utility company will usually take responsibility for these.

CCTV Drain Surveys

Ensuring proper maintenance of drains within your property boundaries is essential. This helps to avoid emergency repairs.

Expert providers of a CCTV drain survey Birmingham, such as wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/birmingham, use state-of-the-art equipment to carry out a full survey with zero need for mess or disruption.

CCTV drain surveys help to identify issues such as root ingression, blockages, cracks, or infestations before they cause potentially costly damage to your drains and property.