Every day we collect 1,271 million litres of used water (from flushed loos, emptied sinks, household appliances) and take it along 72,000 kilometres of pipes and sewers to our wastewater treatment works, before returning it to the rivers and sea. It's a dirty job but we're more than happy to do it - after all, number twos are our number one priority!
Wastewater services
Know what to flush
Know what to flush
You might think anything goes when it comes to what goes down the toilet - but it really doesn't. Avoid a blockage by only flushing the three ps - pee, poo and (toilet) paper!
Avoid a blockageThink before you pour
Think before you pour
That bit of grease from the roasting pan, the leftover food on the plate you rinse under the tap - it all adds up. Find out why it's so important to think a bit more before you pour...
What not to pourSewers & drains
Sewers & drains
They may be out of sight, but some pipes and drains shouldn't be out of mind. Find out which ones you are responsible for
Read about pipesPreventing pollution
Preventing pollution
Check your drains are properly connected and you'll be protecting your local rivers and streams
Check your drainsGain from rain!
Gain from rain!
The rain that falls on your roof, road, path and pavement could save you money. Find out more about surface water drainage
Surface water savingBathing waters
Bathing waters
The North West is home to some of the country's cleanest bathing waters. Find out how we're working to keep our beaches beautiful
Find bathing watersReduce your risk of flooding
Reduce your risk of flooding
Adopting sustainable drainage methods at home can help you reduce the risk of surface water flooding.
Garden drainageGot a question?
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Am I responsible for my wastewater pipes?
Yes - you are responsible for your internal plumbing
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I have a blockage in my sewer. Please can you come and fix it?
We'll certainly try to help if we can.
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How can I stop sewer blockages?
A major cause of sewer blockages...