Waste Water Connections

This page gives some guidance for the formal process of applying for a new connection to the public waste water network and outlines the design work required as part of your early application.

You may find it helpful to refer to our New Connections Guide.

Early Contact with Scottish Water is important before continuing with a formal application.

The current application form:
"Application to Connect to the Public Sewer (DSC1)"  (pdf)
can be downloaded along with the
"New Connections Guide". (pdf)

For more technical Infromation please consult the "Guide to Obtaining New Water and Waste Water Services" (pdf)

Or you may request a copy by calling us on Tel 0845 601 8855.

Designing your connection

You are responsible for the design of private drains and new sewer connections. This design responsibility includes all the necessary consultations with roads authorities, SEPA, other relevant bodies and third parties.

We would advise you to employ a competent professional to assist you with the design of your site infrastructure to ensure the information you provide to us meets all requirements, first time.