Sewers for adoption

The layout of adoptable sewers should comply with the design requirements in the following documents:

• Sewers for Adoption Manual (England & Wales)
• The Standard Specification for Water and Sewage schemes (Scotland)

Adoptable sewers should be situated within Highways or public open spaces. When this is not practicable, the layout must permit access to the sewer in a manner acceptable to the adopting authority.

Supplementary guidance may be issued by the relevant Water Company or Authority which should be adhered to and full design details must be submitted to the adopting authority for approval. A formal Adoption agreement should be prepared.