Service Description: Environmental Protection deal with statutory nuisances and pollution which affect the environment we live in: for example, pest control, noise pollution, air quality and odours, and accumulation of rubbish likely to attract pests or cause odour. We also deal with radiation monitoring and contaminated land issues.
Answer: Domestic sewer and drainage problems are dealt with by the Housing Department. They can offer advice to customers and also enforce the laws covering drainage and sewers. Tel. 821000 and ask for Housing Dept. Sewerage pipes and manhole covers in the highway are usually controlled by Southern Water Tel. 526611. Gulley drains in the kerbside gutter are the responsibility of the Highways dept. Tel. 823777