Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Make it Law for Water Companies to Object When Sewage Systems Are Over Capacity
Closed
5,136 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to legally require water companies to object to planning developments once the sewage system is over-capacity. This could stop new developments proceeding without confirmed infrastructure upgrades.
Under the current law, water companies have a duty to connect to all new developments to the sewer system, including systems which may be over-capacity. This can lead to flooding, sewage overflows and environmental damage. Councils might not refuse applications on these grounds. We believe we need a legal safeguard to help stop unsustainable development and protect communities, infrastructure, and the environment from further harm.
Timeline
| 10 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,136
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
10 Jul 2025
Closed
10 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.