For all new and/or existing single residential dwellings you will be required to obtain South East Water’s approval (consent to connect) prior to any alteration or new connection(s) to the water supply, sewerage and/or recycled water network. See application details below:

Single Residential Only - on-line application

Single Residential Only - download application form (121 KB)

The following parargraphs will explain which application type is relevant for your connection: 

Sewer and water wet tapping - pre 1992 development

Apply for a new sewer connection and a new (20mm only) water supply connection (Wet Tapping). South East Water undertakes the connection (Wet Tapping) into the water main; the plumber is responsible to provide the service into the property from the water main, assemble and install the delivered meter. Application type: Sewer Water Wet

Sewer and water dry tapping

Apply for a new sewer connection, recycled water (Class A) connection and a new (20mm only) water supply meter from existing connection (Dry Tapping). South East Water coordinates the recycled water (Class A) connection and the water supply connection (Dry Tapping) from both mains and the installation of both assemblies / meters. The plumber is responsible for providing the service from the meters to the dwelling and connect to the existing sewer point. Application type: SewWat Dry and ReUse

Recycled water connection only (Class A)

Apply for a new recycled water (Class A) connection. South East Water coordinates the recycled water (Class A) connection from the recycled water main and the installation of the assembly / meter; the plumber is responsible to provide the service from the meter to the dwelling. Application type: Water Dry and ReUse

Sewer, Water and Recycled Water (Class A)

Apply for a new sewer connection, recycled water (Class A) connection and a new (20mm only) water supply meter from existing connection (Dry Tapping).  South East Water coordinates the recycled water (Class A) connection and the water supply connection (Dry Tapping) from both mains and the installation of both assemblies/meters. The plumber is responsible to provide the service from the meters to the dwelling and connect to the existing sewer point. Application type of: SewWat Dry and ReUse

Sewer only

Apply for new sewer (only) connection when demolishing & rebuilding a dwelling and the existing water assembly / meter is retained in its current location. Application type: Sewer Only

Septic to sewer

Apply for new sewer (only) connection when existing dwelling was previously connected to a septic tank (unsewered area). Contribution fees (in addition to application, plumbing and connection fees) may be applicable and will be assessed upon application. Application type: Septic to Sewer

Internal plumbing

Apply for alteration of sewer (only) internal plumbing when an existing dwelling is adding / removing fixtures (toilet, basin, etc). Application type:  Internal Plumbing

House extension

Apply for alteration of sewer (only) internal plumbing when an existing dwelling is extended to include additional fixtures (toilet, basin, etc). Application type: House Extension

Cut and seal

Apply for removal / disconnection of sewer (only) internal plumbing when an existing dwelling is being demolished. Application type: Cut And Seal

Urgent repairs notice

Apply for sewer (only) urgent repairs to existing internal plumbing (clearance of stoppages, replacement / repairs of defect plumbing within same location, etc). Application type: Urgent Repair Notice

Water only wet tapping (20mm)

Apply for a new (20mm only) water supply connection (Wet Tapping). South East Water undertakes the connection (Wet Tapping) into the water main; the plumber is responsible to provide the service into the property from the water main, assemble and install the delivered meter. Application type: WaterOnly Wet Tapped

Water only dry tapping (20mm)

Apply for a new (20mm only) water supply meter from existing connection (Dry Tapping). South East Water coordinates the connection (Dry Tapping) from the water main and the installation of the assembly / meter; the plumber is responsible to provide the service from the meter to the dwelling. Application type: Water Dry Tap Only

Water only plugging and retapping (20mm)

Apply for the disconnection / reconnection of an existing 20mm water service to an alternate location within the property. South East Water undertakes the disconnection / connection (Wet Tapping) into the water main. The plumber provides the service into the property from the water main, assemble and install the delivered meter at the same time returning the existing meter. Application type: Water Dry Tap Only

Water only plugging (20mm)

Apply for the disconnection of an existing 20mm water service. South East Water undertakes the disconnection at the water main; the plumber is responsible for the return of the meter at the time of disconnection. Application type: Water Plugging

Sewer / Water plugging & retapping (20mm)
Apply for new sewer connection and the disconnection / reconnection of an existing 20mm water service to an alternate location within the property. South East Water undertakes the disconnection / connection (Wet Tapping) into the water main; the plumber provides the service into the property from the water main, assemble and install the delivered meter at the same time returning the existing meter. Application type: Sew Wat Plug & Tap