Sewerage services

Whether you're planning a small extension, the development of several hundred houses or a commercial/industrial venture, we can help.

Yorkshire Water colleagues

The Developer Services ‘Pre Development’ and ‘Sewer Adoption’ teams are here to support developers and homeowners with the drainage requirements and designs for their new developments - whether that be a domestic extension or a large housing development. We'll support your new development proposals, while making sure we maintain the integrity of our existing public sewer network.

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Apply online

Our online portal is the best way to start your new connection journey with us:

  • We'll guide you to the right service
  • You can get a free budget estimate
  • It's quick and easy to apply
  • We'll remember your details for next time
  • You can pay online by card or BACS
  • We'll keep you updated every step of the way
  • Manage all of your applications in one place

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Building over a public sewer

Check if there are Yorkshire Water assets near your development.

Sewerage connections

You'll need a sewerage connection to take wastewater away from a new building.

Pre-planning sewerage enquiry

Submit a pre-planning sewerage enquiry before you buy a site or apply for planning approval.

Sewer adoptions

Apply for your sewerage assets to be adopted by us.

Sewer diversions

Put in a request for a public sewer to be altered/diverted.

Capital schemes

Apply for our help with a challenging development.

Sewer closure

Put in a request for us to close part of a public sewer.

Adoption of pumping stations

Review our requirements for the adoption of a pumping station.

Our charges

Learn more about our charging arrangements.

Waste Water Inspector Operational Areas

Refer to our map to find out who your area inspector will be for any site work.