Residents told to pay £7,000 each to fix water pipe outside their homes
Summary
Residents of five houses in Pontycymer, Wales, face costs over £7,000 each to fix a leaking water pipe outside their homes. Welsh Water says the pipe is not their responsibility, and the residents worry about paying the large repair bills or possible legal action.Key Facts
- Five households in Pontycymer have a leaking shared water pipe needing repair.
- Welsh Water says the pipe is owned by the property owners, not by them.
- Residents were told they could face prosecution if they do not pay for repairs by the end of July.
- The repair cost is estimated at more than £7,000 per household.
- Residents have not been given proof of the leak, so insurance companies refuse to pay.
- Welsh Water offered to cover some costs but not the entire repair.
- The repair involves replacing the pipe in the back gardens and connecting each house individually.
- Residents have been dealing with this issue for about a year and a half and feel stressed.
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