What is a CON29DW?

In 2002 The Law Society introduced the CON29 DW Search report, as a standard form of drainage enquiry for use in property conveyancing. The report is a ‘required’ element of the Home Information Pack and provides up to date information on water supply, sewer connection and billing arrangements.

CON29 DW answers the following important questions:

• Is the property served by the public sewers?
• Does foul drainage or surface water run from the property into a public sewer?
• Is a statutory agreement in place to erect a building or extension on the property either over or close to the public sewer?
• Is the property close to or affected by a sewer or water main that may require allowing workmen onto the land for inspection, repair or replacement?
• Is the property connected to mains water?
• Are there water mains within the boundaries of the property?
• Which water company is the supplier?
• What is the basis for charging for both sewerage and mains water (i.e. is the property metered).
• What company charges for which service? Are water mains self-lay?
• What is the basis for sewerage and water charges?
• Are there any changes to the basis for charging due to change of occupancy?
• Is the property at risk on DG2 Register (low water pressure) or DG5 Register (sewer flooding)?
• What is the water quality analysis and standard?
• What is the distance to nearest wastewater treatment works?