Sewers
All sewage pipes outside your property boundaries and all those which are shared with another property within your boundary are the responsibility of sewerage and water companies.
In Southend-on-Sea this is Anglian Water. If you believe the sewer is blocked, you should contact Anglian Water for advice:
- Anglian Water online contact form
- Telephone number: 03457 145 145
Drains
If there is a problem with the drain that connects your home to the public sewer, this will be the responsibility of the property owner. If you have a problem with your drain you will need to call a drain specialist. If the problem is more than a blockage it is likely that your building insurance will cover this, so please check this.
Where there is a fault with a private drain that could cause a public health risk and it is not being repaired, we have enforcement powers that we can use against the owner to get the problem fixed. If you become aware of a private drain that is causing a sewage leak, please report it using our online form.