Toilets, dishwashers and washing machines are sometimes plumbed into the wrong pipe. When this happens, the dirty water is released directly into our rivers, instead of going to our water recycling centres.

Connecting the right way​
If you're planning on doing some home renovations that involve re-connecting pipework, make sure you check your connections and if you're not sure, talk to an approved plumber or get in touch. If you're in a rental property, then talk to your landlord.

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How to check your pipework connections: