The main water supply pipes in your street have been replaced. - This is how it might affect you.

Your water supply

You’ve probably noticed that the main water supply pipes in your street have recently been renewed. Your local water authority is undertaking a program of renewal and replacement of the main water supply system throughout London and the Home Counties.

This work is being undertaken to improve the efficiency of the UK’s water delivery system, prevent leakage, reduce water wastage and allow your water authority to increase the supply pressure throughout the entire system.

As well as supplying your home with a better water supply, this increase in pressure could put an additional strain on the pipe work supplying your property from the mains. As many of the properties in your area were built before 1970, there is an increased risk that your property may develop a leak underground, which could damage the foundations of yours and surrounding properties.

Section 73 of the Water Industry Act 1991, states that it is an offence under law, for the owner or occupier of any premises to intentionally, or negligently, waste water.

Your responsibility

If you are the owner of the property, YOU are responsible for the maintenance of all internal and external pipe work and any leaks within the boundary of your property. This is NOT the responsibility of your local water authority as many people think.

The Water Corporation is an independent organisation set up to raise awareness of water supply issues affecting properties within the UK. We provide advice and assistance to help homeowners, tenants and landlords, improve, repair, maintain and update their water supply systems.

To arrange your FREE inspection call us today on 0800 622 6699. Our offices are open from 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday.