What should I do about a sewage leak or if my property is flooded with sewage?

If you spot a sewage leak, a blocked drain or if your property has become flooded with sewage, please call us on 0345 600 4 600 (24 hours).

If your property has been flooded with sewage:

• avoid contact with sewage wherever possible
• wear protective clothing and protect any cuts and grazes with waterproof dressings
• always wash your hands after any exposure and wash and treat footwear with a mild disinfectant
• keep children and pets out of the contaminated area
• dispose of any vegetables or fruit growing in your garden if it is flooded
• avoid planting any crops in the affected area for at least six months.

Learn more about what you should do if your home has been flooded by sewage.