Housebuilders may face bill for wrong connections to sewers
Language: English Series: New Builder ; (128) 7 May 1992, 7(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Northumbrian Water has conducted a survey into the domestic pollution of surface water drains through incorrect plumbing of household appliances. Results indicate that 7-10% of houses built since 1960 are discharging waste directly into the water supply. Responsibility for remedial costs is now being disputed by housebuilding representatives.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS46335 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 57868-1001 |
Northumbrian Water has conducted a survey into the domestic pollution of surface water drains through incorrect plumbing of household appliances. Results indicate that 7-10% of houses built since 1960 are discharging waste directly into the water supply. Responsibility for remedial costs is now being disputed by housebuilding representatives.