Breadcrumb Trail
Blocked Drains
The responsibility for blocked drains and sewers depends upon whether the problem is in a sewer or a drain:
- Drains are pipes, which carry waste and surface water from one property.
- Seweres are pipes which collects/carry waste and surface water from more than one property.
Domestic Drainage
If your drain is blocked you will usually know because your waste will stop going away when you flush the toilet, or the gullies outside will overflow. There will also probably be a smell. Private drains/sewers are the responsibility of the owner-occupier and any other properties connected to it.
Highway Drainage (Grids and Gullies)
We are responsible for highways drainage.
This includes the gullies or grids that can be found in the road to take water off the highway.
You can Report a Highway Drainage problem online.
Public Drainage
United Utilities look after the network of public sewers in Trafford.
IIf thre is a problem with Public Drainage, you can call United Utilities 24 hour hotline on 08456 020 406.
Septic Tanks
We provide a competitive septic tank and catch pit emptying services.
You can Submit an Online Septic Tank/Catch Pit enquiry online or contact Access Trafford on 0161 912 2000.
This page was last reviewed on 23 June 2009
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