This matter is now resolved, sort of. The attention from our solicitor and the water company requesting contact so that they may conduct a survey has resulted in a swift retraction and subsequent silence thereafter from the chap. Not the most interesting end of a thread I know, but a result that we are happy with. Peace and quiet, and water...! Thanks again for all the helpful comments.

Thank you all very much for your responses which are greatly appreciated. As a result of the advise provided we now have both a solicitor looking at the easement issues and the water company have scheduled a visit to come and have a look also. I will provide an update to any interested parties as and when the matter progresses. Again, thank you.

Thank you for your reply and valuable advice, which is appreciated. In answer, yes the threat has been made in writing.

Neighbour threatening to disconnect my water I live in a semi-rural area and my property, and 8 others, obtain our water supply via a pipe that runs under a field owned by a person that simply owns the land, no dwelling. A dispute has arisen (people objected to a planning application he made) and now he is threatening to disconnect the water supply to the 8 properties. So, my question is, can he legally do this? Where do I go to deal with this, Severn Trent Water are not helpful so far. Just getting to speak to someone about anything other than my bill or a leak is proving impossible. Thank you in advance for any assistance. Marcus