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Revision as of 11:57, 5 January 2018
A drain is a pipe that serves only one building as a means of conveying water and waste water away to a sewer.
A lateral drain is a section of drain positioned outside the boundary of a building, connecting with the drains from other buildings to become a sewer.
All drains within the boundary of a building are the responsibility of the owner, including liability for any maintenance and repairs. Insurance can be taken out to cover work on private drains.
The environmental health department of a local authority can order a property owner to carry out improvement or replacement works in certain circumstances, such as if the drain is in poor condition and is causing a blockage. The local authority may undertake the works and charge the property owner for them.
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- Groundwater control in urban areas.
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- Rainwater downpipe.
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- Sewerage.
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- Water transfers and interconnections.
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