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Private Pumping Stations

Changes in law means that Water and Sewerage Companies are now responsible for private sewers and laterals. This also means that from 1 October 2016, many private pumping stations will also become our responsibility.

We need to assess each of these eligible pumping stations and to carry out detailed surveys and any necessary repairs. So if you think your Private Pumping Station would be eligible for transfer, please use the attached link to provide us with details.

Your pumping station questions answered

Will my pumping station transfer?

If your station serves more than two properties or more, then yes it is eligible to transfer. A pumping station which serves a single property is exempt from the transfer and will generally remain private unless it is situated in third-party land.

Many industrial or commercial pumping stations will remain privately owned too on the basis that they are situated on a single site in what is deemed to be a single curtilage.

When will my pumping station transfer?

The law will result in Pumping Stations transferring on 1st October 2016. Due to the scale of the transfer we may take on some pumping stations before 2016 however at this point in time, we are unable to confirm any dates in advance of the legislative deadline.

We are currently updating our website to provide further information on the progress towards adoption.

Report a pumping station

If you're served by a private pumping station please let us know using our form below.

report a pumping station form