We live on ‘nightmare’ new-build estate so flooded with sewage it has no working toilet… yet WE have to fork out £50k

Source: The Sun

Author: Nawal Abdisamad

Published: Jan, 23 2025 15:27

FUMING homeowners have told how they're living on a "nightmare" newbuild estate so flooded with sewage none of the toilets work. Those living in Castor Park in Allington, Kent, have been forced to shell out an eye-watering £50,000 to fix a faulty sewage pump.

Image Credit: The Sun [Homeowners and their children stand near a faulty sewage pump.]

They say they are constantly paranoid about sewage issues - and are growing increasingly concerned about potential health issues posed, particularly for their children. The row of nine properties was built in 2018 by Clarendon Homes after plans were approved by Maidstone Council.

Image Credit: The Sun [Faulty sewage pump in a flooded tank.]

Clarendon installed a sewage line and pumps to go with the site - and insists everything was done correctly and it was only recently made aware of the problems. Residents say ever since the properties were sold, responsibility for the maintenance of the waste station has fallen to them - instead of to Southern Water, the utility company they pay in their fees for waste removal.

Image Credit: The Sun [New houses under construction, viewed from behind a hedge.]

As a result, the nine households have had to spend more than £50,000 on repairs, specialist investigations, and emergency sewage removals - since problems began in December 2023. They have also paid out approximately £15,000 to waste-management service County Clean to have the pumps replaced - and are tasked with scheduling a tanker to remove the sewage build-up every 10 days.

Image Credit: The Sun [Man standing near a faulty sewage pump cover.]

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We live on ‘nightmare’ new-build estate so flooded with sewage it has no working toilet… yet WE have to fork out £50k

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