What are the Council responsible for?
- Burst or leaking pipes up to the main stopcock
- Shared water tanks/communal water systems
The Council carry out inspections of shared water tanks/communal water systems to make sure water is safe for you to use and does not contain legionella bacteria.
What am I responsible for?
- Sink and bath plugs
- Tap washers
- Unclogging sinks
#JustBinIt
Last year Anglian Water cleared over 35,000 blockages from sewers. Most of these could have been avoided. Blockages don’t just clog pipes, they can lead to sewer flooding in homes and streets and damage the environment. Canvey Island is a particular hotspot. In just one year, Anglian Water cleared 180 blockages there caused by things that shouldn’t have been flushed.
Please don't flush:
- Wet wipes (even if they are sold as 'flushable’, ‘plastic free’ or ‘fine to flush')
- Sanitary products
- Nappies
- Cotton buds
- Leftover cooking fats and oils (let it cool before putting in the bin)