Underground leak - responsibility

[seasickstevie]

I've dug a trench in the front garden and exposed my water main.

There was a leak in the lead about six years ago and the water supply co. dug it up and put blue plastic to about 6ft inside the front boundary.

I now discover that the joint between plastic and lead is leaking badly.

This has resulted in a huge water bill (we're on a meter btw).

It seams unreasonable that we're expected to pay for the lost water as a result of their poor workmanship.

Perhaps this is more legal than plumbing, but would anyone think that the water co. could be held responsible for the bill?

 

[crockett]

Probably shouldn't have dug it up yourself, as they could say that you disturbed it ( you know what it's like!! ) but yes, I do think it's their responsibility. Get 'em back !