Had a letter from my water company today, saying that they are gong to
adopt any unadopted sewers that might run from my house, but beyond my
property ... unless I appeal it happens on October 1st 2011

It quotes some act dated this year, and mentions this is to address
the problem where some people discover they are liable to repair
massive runs of sewer pipe between their boundary and the main - ISTR
stories about this. Can cost tens of thousands.

It also mentions as a result everybodies bills will rise between £3
and 14 a year.

I'm in two minds about this - one the one hand it seems to make the
system fair for everyone. But on the other hand, I suspect the more
well heeled will actually benefit.

Just hadn't heard a squeak about it till I got the letter. Was mildly
surprised.