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A simple question with a simple answer I hope!
I went to turn off the water supply to my house over the weekend via the main stop cock which i located on the pavement outside my house (terrace). When I lifted the metal flap, I noticed that the stop cock was leaking slightly - dripping not spurting. Seeing as I like to do my best by the environment and that we always have water shortages, I woudl like this to b fixed, not to mention if it gets worse ove time my water pressure to my house will drop? However, who would be responsible for paying for the repair, me or the water company (Wessex Water)? Thanks |
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"Thomarse" wrote in message ... A simple question with a simple answer I hope! I went to turn off the water supply to my house over the weekend via the main stop cock which i located on the pavement outside my house (terrace). When I lifted the metal flap, I noticed that the stop cock was leaking slightly - dripping not spurting. Seeing as I like to do my best by the environment and that we always have water shortages, I woudl like this to b fixed, not to mention if it gets worse ove time my water pressure to my house will drop? However, who would be responsible for paying for the repair, me or the water company (Wessex Water)? Thanks Fill the stopcock housing with water and keep the surrounding area doused with water,phonethe waterboard and tell them theres a leak at he stopcock outside your house. ;-) |
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On May 7, 8:56*am, "George" wrote:
http://www.wessexwater.co.uk/water/s...er.aspx?id=153 Thanks George, Phew, I'm glad i won't be paying! Cheers! |
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Thomarse wrote:
On May 7, 8:56 am, "George" wrote: http://www.wessexwater.co.uk/water/s...er.aspx?id=153 Thanks George, Phew, I'm glad i won't be paying! Cheers! I think you'll find that the water board are responsible up to the boundary of your property i.e. they don't want you digging up the pavement :-) |
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"Stuart Noble" wrote in message ... Thomarse wrote: On May 7, 8:56 am, "George" wrote: http://www.wessexwater.co.uk/water/s...er.aspx?id=153 Thanks George, Phew, I'm glad i won't be paying! Cheers! I think you'll find that the water board are responsible up to the boundary of your property i.e. they don't want you digging up the pavement :-) This isn't necessarily the criteria. Sometimes the householder is responsible for something under the pavement even though he isn't allowed to dig it up. This is especially true of sewerage pipes. Tim |
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"Thomarse" wrote in message ... A simple question with a simple answer I hope! I went to turn off the water supply to my house over the weekend via the main stop cock which i located on the pavement outside my house (terrace). When I lifted the metal flap, I noticed that the stop cock was leaking slightly - dripping not spurting. Seeing as I like to do my best by the environment and that we always have water shortages, I woudl like this to b fixed, not to mention if it gets worse ove time my water pressure to my house will drop? However, who would be responsible for paying for the repair, me or the water company (Wessex Water)? Around here it would be the water company, they will come along and dig it up, replace it while the water is escaping, and make good, then a few weeks/months later someone will come along and make good again. Really does save the environment if you have a small drip. 8-0 The company comes around and inspects the taps periodically here anyway. What should be a concern is can the pressure drop low enough to allow cr@p to be drawn back in through the leak and contaminate the supply, if so get it fixed ASAP. |
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On Wed, 7 May 2008 10:02:07 +0100, "dennis@home"
wrote: "Thomarse" wrote in message ... A simple question with a simple answer I hope! I went to turn off the water supply to my house over the weekend via the main stop cock which i located on the pavement outside my house (terrace). When I lifted the metal flap, I noticed that the stop cock was leaking slightly - dripping not spurting. Seeing as I like to do my best by the environment and that we always have water shortages, I woudl like this to b fixed, not to mention if it gets worse ove time my water pressure to my house will drop? However, who would be responsible for paying for the repair, me or the water company (Wessex Water)? Around here it would be the water company, they will come along and dig it up, replace it while the water is escaping, and make good, then a few weeks/months later someone will come along and make good again. Really does save the environment if you have a small drip. 8-0 The company comes around and inspects the taps periodically here anyway. What should be a concern is can the pressure drop low enough to allow cr@p to be drawn back in through the leak and contaminate the supply, if so get it fixed ASAP. we had our water mains replaced by a major company who've done the whole area. They managed to leave one leak through tarmac and break some pavement by driving over it with something they shouldn't have. Took photos and sent a letter to their main office because they were impossible to get hold of on the phone. They came back and did the repair work after a few weeks. Since they started the work the mains pressure has never been quite as good. -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk |
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Thomarse wrote:
A simple question with a simple answer I hope! I went to turn off the water supply to my house over the weekend via the main stop cock which i located on the pavement outside my house (terrace). If you don't know already, it would be wise to check that you're not on a shared supply - in which case turning off the stop cock could seriously annoy one or more of your neighbours! Dave |
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from Thomarse contains these words: A simple question with a simple answer I hope! I went to turn off the water supply to my house over the weekend via the main stop cock which i located on the pavement outside my house (terrace). When I lifted the metal flap, I noticed that the stop cock was leaking slightly - dripping not spurting. Seeing as I like to do my best by the environment and that we always have water shortages, I woudl like this to b fixed, not to mention if it gets worse ove time my water pressure to my house will drop? However, who would be responsible for paying for the repair, me or the water company (Wessex Water)? 20 or more years ago I complained to Yorkshire Water that the gland on my stop cock was leaking and they fixed it. Some time later I complained that the access flap was loose and they tarmaced that in. I am now reworking the end of my drive and have dug up the tarmac and surrounded the access flap with stone setts. I might just as well have covered it over completely as the stop cock is now unmovable. :-) -- Roger Chapman |
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"Roger" wrote in message 20 or more years ago I complained to Yorkshire Water that the gland on my stop cock was leaking and they fixed it. Some time later I complained that the access flap was loose and they tarmaced that in. I bet the wife wasn't too pleased. ;-) |
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