Who owns the sewer pipe on your property in the Hunter?
It is not the front fence. In Hunter Water's area the line is the point of connection, which can be in your yard, at the end of a sideline or outside the property.
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Key takeaways
- In Hunter Water's area you are responsible for the sewer pipes on your property right up to where they connect to Hunter Water's system, including the boundary trap and inspection shaft.
- The dividing line is the point of connection, not the boundary. It can be a junction on a main in your yard, the end of a sideline inside your lot, or a point outside the property.
- A blockage in your pipes is cleared by a licensed plumber at your cost. A blockage in Hunter Water's pipes is cleared by Hunter Water, less anything you contributed to.
- Shared drains, pressure sewers, septic areas and the Central Coast all work differently, so find out which system you are on before you buy or build.
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