United Utilities - Lead replacement scheme

Before you start

Applications must be made by the property owner(s), we are unable to accept applications made on the property owner’s behalf.
We would suggest you don’t start work to install the new supply pipe on your property until we have approved your application.

Do you currently have a leak? Yes No

Lead replacement property details

United Utilities account number

Title

First name

Surname

Type of property House Flat/apartment

Property name/number (incl. flat number if applicable)

Road/street name

Town/city

Postcode

Preferred contact number

If you have provided a mobile number, we may text you to keep you up to date with your request.

Email

Preferred method of contact Phone Email

Is your address different to Lead replacement property details? Yes No

Property owner details

Please enter your address details for correspondence purposes.

Title

First Name

Surname

Property name/number

Road/street name

Postcode

Property details

The property is

It is currently connected to Separate supply - I intend to replace that part of the existing lead service pipe within the property and any other lead pipework, at least as far as the first drinking water tap. Please replace that part of the lead service pipe to my property, which is owned by United Utilities Common supply - I intend to provide a separate service pipe to the boundary of my property and to replace any internal lead pipework, at least as far as the first drinking water tap. Please supply a separate service to my property. I will remove the branches from the existing common supply pipe and note that if the pipe is not removed I will be liable for any costs incurred to remove the pipework. I declare that the expected life of the property is not less than 15 years I don't know - You can find this by asking a plumber. By selecting this option could result in delays in processing your app.

Do you have a water meter?

If yes, what is your meter serial number?

Do you know what your supply pipe is made of?

If you answered other to the above please specify

External stop tap location?

Why are you applying to go on this scheme?

Additional details

Comments

Declaration

In submitting this form I confirm that:

All information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. If any information is incorrect, I’m aware that it could cause a delay in completing my connection, or the withdrawal of any agreement from United Utilities to complete the connection.
I understand all pipework will need to comply with the current Water Supply Regulations 1999 and if I use a WIAPS approved plumber they can supply a certificate. If I use a non-WIAPS approved plumber United Utilities will need to inspect the pipework before it can be connected and, if the first inspection fails, a charge may be applied for subsequent inspections.
I understand that the connection will take up to six weeks from the date United Utilities inspects it or receives the WIAPS certificate. I understand it can take longer in some circumstances ie if major work is needed on the United Utilities’ water network, or more assessments or permits are needed.
If my house is on a common supply (a water pipe that supplies water to two or more properties using a shared stop tap), I will be responsible for the disconnection of the existing supply.

Lead and common supply pipe application form