Drains are pipes, which carry waste and
surface water from one or more houses. When one drain meets
another, it becomes a sewer. These are not the gullies or grids
that can be found in the road to take water off the highway.
How do I know if it is my drain that is
blocked?
If your drain is blocked you will usually know because your waste
will stop going away when you flush the toilet, or gullies outside
will overflow. There will also probably be a smell. Private
drains/sewers are the responsibility of the owner-occupier and any
other properties connected to it. The Council can arrange for
clearance of a blocked drain at a cost to the owner/occupiers of
the affected drain.
How do I report a blocked drain?
Anglian Water looks after the network of public sewers in the
surrounding areas they can be contacted on 08457 145145.
For help and advice on highway drainage, land drainage or private
drainage; continue to contact the private sector housing team on
01502 523119 or email us
at
ps.housing@waveney.gov.uk
Who is responsible for private drains?
It is the responsibility of the owner-occupier to maintain and
clear a private drain/sewer. If the property is rented then it is
the responsibility of the owner of the property. If you live in a
row of houses then the problem could be a shared one.
You can contact us to confirm whether it is a public or
private drain and for further information.
Related Links:
Waveney District
Council Drainage Services