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Help & Advice

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do. That means being here when you need us most, giving you help, advice, and support.

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Changes to Sewer Adoption and Connection

Find out about the important changes to the sewer / lateral drain connection and adoption process.

Charges

Every year, we publish a new schedule of charges that we agree beforehand with our economic regulator Ofwat.

Contractor health and safety information

Information for contractors on staying safe at work.

Domestic Fire Sprinklers

It is now mandatory to install a domestic fire sprinkler at all new domestic properties. Find out more information about the legislation.

Guidance notes

Here’s a handy summary of all our guidance notes so you can quickly access the ones you need.

Building a new home or building

If you’re building a new home or commercial building, there are several things you need to take into account.

Building many new properties

If you're building many new properties, here's a round up of all the services you might need from us during the build.

Extending my home

If you’re extending your property, whether you’re building an extension or a conservatory, the chances are there’ll be a sewer pipe nearby.

Regulation to be aware of

Here's a handy guide to the number of different legal requirements and regulations you must meet when building in Wales and the parts of England we serve.

Pumping Stations

If you’re designing an adoptable waste water pumping station, here are some drawings and guidance for either you or your designers to consider when you’re developing your solution for the development.

Your guide to trench inspections

Once you’ve applied for a new water connection, we’ll review it and let you know if we need any more information. Here’s a handy guide to trench inspections.

Our work in SAC water bodies

An introduction to our work in these water bodies.