Northumbrian Water

Winner of the Queen’s
Award for Enterprise

in the category of
sustainable development

We are proud to provide a sustainable, affordable, clean and safe water supply and to manage and treat the waste water returned to us in a way that protects the environment.

 

Your pipes

We are responsible for the water main that runs beneath your street and for part of the service pipe that connects your property to the main.

The part of the service pipe from the water main to the boundary of your property - called the communication pipe - belongs to us.  The part from the boundary into your property is called the supply pipe and it belongs to you (or the owner of the property if you don't own it).

There is normally a stop tap at the boundary between our part of the service pipe and yours.  This is located in a small chamber with a lid at surface level.  If you have an external water meter it will be located in this chamber.

If you have a leak in your supply pipe and require assistance please contact us on 01661 855 513.

Diagram of pipework from the street to the property