Drainage and sewage maintenance

We do not maintain drainage systems, however if your health is put at risk by poorly maintained drains, we can make sure that any necessary works are carried out.

Private property

Our Health and Environmental Services can insist that the property owner maintains the drainage.

You can call 03450 450 063 between 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Council property

Our Housing Services will fix any serious drainage problem.

You can call 03450 450 051 between 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Public mains

Anglian Water are responsible for the mains drains and sewerage. Any issues should be reported to them.

You can call them on 03457 145 145, their line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Land drainage

Land drainage is usually the responsibility of the landowner. In some rare cases we may responsible.

Awarded watercourses are a network of drainage ditches throughout the district for which the council is responsible for the maintenance of.

If you have any questions please contact Health and Environmental Services and ask for the Drainage Manager.

Highway drainage 

Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for maintaining road drainage systems to reduce the risk of standing water on roads and pavements.

If a surface water drain is blocked please report this to Cambridgeshire County Council.

Works or changes to watercourses

You must ask permission from Cambridgeshire County Council for any works or changes to watercourses.

If your plans involve connecting to a watercourse, contact us on streets@scambs.gov.uk.