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ConnectRight and stop pollution

Is your home connected right?

You may not know that the dirty water from your washing machine, dishwasher, sink and even toilet could be going straight into nearby streams and rivers.

By fixing the problem you will protect your environment, prevent health risks, reduce flooding and avoid penalty charges.

Follow the steps on the ConnectRight website to make sure your home plumbing is connected right and learn what to do if you find a problem.

Did you know? If you live in a 1960s or 70s house the chance that your dirty water is going into a stream is much greater