How long can a debt remain unpaid before it is cancelled?

I have recently received a bill for water rates for nearly #200.00, this bill dates back to 1995, until today (06.10.99) I have not previously been contacted regarding this bill. Can they still pursue payment of this after all this time? I was not actually living in the house the bill is for at the time but I am curious to know whether a company can pursue money that is owed from so long ago without previous communication.

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