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
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
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...
Discover whySewers & 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 more herePreventing pollution
Preventing pollution
Check your drains are properly connected and you'll be protecting your local rivers and streams
Find out moreGain 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
Look into itBathing 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
See for yourself