Drainage and ditches

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  2. 2. Land drainage guidance notes for Riparian Owners

Riparian owners (property alongside a watercourse)

Riparian owners have certain rights and responsibilities in relation to land drainage. See the following riparian owners guidance notes.

Contact numbers

  • Public Sewers - Thames Water Utilities - 08459 200 800
  • Road Gullies - Surrey County Council (Highways Department) - 03456 009 009
  • Sandbags - Reigate & Banstead Borough Council - 01737 276 000
  • Ditches and Watercourses - Surrey County Council (Flooding Enquiries) - 03456 009 009

Blocked drains - who has responsibility?

See also