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Drains and sewers

Report a drainage problem in or around your home

Find out who to contact if there's a problem with a drain or sewer around your home

Find out who's responsible for a drain or sewer

Find out who's responsible for a drains and sewer

Check if you need permission to install a septic tank

Check if you need permission from building control before installing a septic tank

Check if you need permission to install biodiscs

Check if you need permission from building control before installing biodiscs

Check if you need permission to install a cesspool

Check if you need permission from building control before installing a cesspool

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