"Owain" wrote in message
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On Oct 15, 9:29 am, MM wrote:
I should think the EA has maximum powers, including sending in the
local water company to pump out the sewage at some considerable cost
to be borne by the residents. Can the EA declare the estate unfit for
human habitation or some such?


I don't know if EA can, but Building Control can certainly issue
enforcement notices to that effect, and to require remedial work to be
done and be charged back (at council contract rates) to the owners. A
charge (mortgage) would be taken on the houses until the money was
repaid to the council. Repossession would not be impossible.

Owain


It's probably not Building Control but the Environmental Health department.
Pumping station, generally, are a nightmare for maintenance issues