In the process of upgrading the water main into the house. The water company has confirmed lead connects the main to our house. We've replaced up from the water co stopcock with 25mm MDPE and the water co is happy with that side of the install.
However, the waterco has now decided that because the water main runs down the centre of the road (a single carriageway A road) we will have to contribute to the cost of its service pipe replacement because of the traffic control, Highway/Local Authority permits etc. that will be required.
My reading of the DWI guidance to consumers
or the The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000
gives no mention of the consumer having to stick his hand in his pocket.
Does anyone have any relevant experience in this area? After all I am loathe to pay up to (a) maintain someone else's asset and (b) fulfil their statutory obligations.
Trevor