What is a sewer connection?
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sewer connection is where an individual sanitary line connects to a main sewer line. For example where the wastewater channel of a private property or public building connects to a public sewerage system.
What is a Highway Sewer Connection?
As mains public sewers often run in public highways, this is often where sewer connections need to be made. This is a specialist job that calls upon the experience and know how of a trained professional.
Do I need Permission to Connect to a Public Sewer?
Whether you are a private property owner, developer or
sewer connection contractor, you must gain permission from the appropriate water authority before connecting to a public sewer.
Some developers may choose to request permission themselves however this can lead to a lot of headache for the developer as there are many legalities and technicalities involved. At Advanced Excavation, we will take care of this for you.
What are the Costs for Public Sewer Connections?
When requesting a
sewer connection directly from the water authority you will run into various costs along the way. These costs can include many variables and will depend on the water authority in question. A professional sewer connection contractors will account for these costs and include in their job price.
Who is Responsible for Maintenance?
When it comes to sewer maintenance, the responsibility of private sewers falls upon the owner. This is up until the point where the private line meets the public connection, at which point the maintenance responsibility falls on the water authority or private owner.
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