Leak to affect 19,000 homes
5:59pm Friday 9th May 2008
Comments (16)A LEAK on Winwick Road today could affect 19,000 homes across Warrington this weekend.
Experts from United Utilities say the 24" water main has been damaged and repair work will begin tomorrow, Saturday, morning.
The areas affected are Rixton, Blackbrook, Padgate, Orford, Cinnamon Brow, Woolston, Fearnhead, Bruche, Paddington, Birchwood, Hollins Green, Oakwood, Locking Stumps, Howley and the Manchester Road area.
United Utilities' Christian Ewen said: "We would like to reassure customers that we have identified the leak and are doing everything we can to ensure we carry out repairs as quickly and with as minimal disruption as possible.
"A contingency plan has been put in place before work begins should it become necessary to provide alternative water supplies to our customers.
"We have tankers on standby and bowsers which can be deployed to relevant areas."
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BJ, Woolston says...
6:56pm Fri 9 May 08
If not, why are the mains around the Winwick Rd area always in trouble?
Getting fed up with water cut offs!!
BJ, Woolston says...
6:56pm Fri 9 May 08
If not, why are the mains around the Winwick Rd area always in trouble?
Getting fed up with water cut offs!!
BJ, Woolston says...
6:56pm Fri 9 May 08
If not, why are the mains around the Winwick Rd area always in trouble?
Getting fed up with water cut offs!!
Paul Thexton, Formerly Birchwood and Orford says...
8:06am Sat 10 May 08
When I moved to Runcorn I had to give them my details on 4 separate occasions over a period of several months before they set my account up properly to be able to take a DD from me, of course they still spelt my surname wrong meaning the DD instruction failed and I soon received a very politely worded letter from solicitors demanding payment.
It comes as no surprise to me that repairs previously undertaken by UU are in need of further repair, the repair done previously was probably a patch rather than replacing any length of pipe in order to 'cut costs' - it's all more examples of why utilities like water/gas should not be provided by private (driven by the need to make profit for shareholders) enterprise.
Paul Thexton, Formerly Birchwood and Orford says...
8:06am Sat 10 May 08
When I moved to Runcorn I had to give them my details on 4 separate occasions over a period of several months before they set my account up properly to be able to take a DD from me, of course they still spelt my surname wrong meaning the DD instruction failed and I soon received a very politely worded letter from solicitors demanding payment.
It comes as no surprise to me that repairs previously undertaken by UU are in need of further repair, the repair done previously was probably a patch rather than replacing any length of pipe in order to 'cut costs' - it's all more examples of why utilities like water/gas should not be provided by private (driven by the need to make profit for shareholders) enterprise.
Paul Thexton, Formerly Birchwood and Orford says...
8:06am Sat 10 May 08
When I moved to Runcorn I had to give them my details on 4 separate occasions over a period of several months before they set my account up properly to be able to take a DD from me, of course they still spelt my surname wrong meaning the DD instruction failed and I soon received a very politely worded letter from solicitors demanding payment.
It comes as no surprise to me that repairs previously undertaken by UU are in need of further repair, the repair done previously was probably a patch rather than replacing any length of pipe in order to 'cut costs' - it's all more examples of why utilities like water/gas should not be provided by private (driven by the need to make profit for shareholders) enterprise.
Paul Thexton, Formerly Birchwood and Orford says...
8:06am Sat 10 May 08
When I moved to Runcorn I had to give them my details on 4 separate occasions over a period of several months before they set my account up properly to be able to take a DD from me, of course they still spelt my surname wrong meaning the DD instruction failed and I soon received a very politely worded letter from solicitors demanding payment.
It comes as no surprise to me that repairs previously undertaken by UU are in need of further repair, the repair done previously was probably a patch rather than replacing any length of pipe in order to 'cut costs' - it's all more examples of why utilities like water/gas should not be provided by private (driven by the need to make profit for shareholders) enterprise.
Jim, Fearnhead says...
10:24am Sat 10 May 08
I think somebody's taking the mickey here - they can't complain about the infrastructure they inherited AND post record profits AND leave 19,000 customers without water - yet again.
We're paying UK prices, not Russian prices. A British quality of service would be appreciated, United Utilities.
Jim, Fearnhead says...
10:24am Sat 10 May 08
I think somebody's taking the mickey here - they can't complain about the infrastructure they inherited AND post record profits AND leave 19,000 customers without water - yet again.
We're paying UK prices, not Russian prices. A British quality of service would be appreciated, United Utilities.
Jim, Fearnhead says...
10:24am Sat 10 May 08
I think somebody's taking the mickey here - they can't complain about the infrastructure they inherited AND post record profits AND leave 19,000 customers without water - yet again.
We're paying UK prices, not Russian prices. A British quality of service would be appreciated, United Utilities.
Jim, Fearnhead says...
10:24am Sat 10 May 08
I think somebody's taking the mickey here - they can't complain about the infrastructure they inherited AND post record profits AND leave 19,000 customers without water - yet again.
We're paying UK prices, not Russian prices. A British quality of service would be appreciated, United Utilities.
Christian, Warrington says...
3:56pm Wed 14 May 08
Our engineers worked very hard and they should be commended. They went about their duties with the minimum of fuss and did everything possible to ensure any potential disruption was kept to an absolute minimum over what was a very hot weekend.
Christian, Warrington says...
3:56pm Wed 14 May 08
Our engineers worked very hard and they should be commended. They went about their duties with the minimum of fuss and did everything possible to ensure any potential disruption was kept to an absolute minimum over what was a very hot weekend.
Christian, Warrington says...
3:56pm Wed 14 May 08
Our engineers worked very hard and they should be commended. They went about their duties with the minimum of fuss and did everything possible to ensure any potential disruption was kept to an absolute minimum over what was a very hot weekend.
Christian, Warrington says...
3:56pm Wed 14 May 08
Our engineers worked very hard and they should be commended. They went about their duties with the minimum of fuss and did everything possible to ensure any potential disruption was kept to an absolute minimum over what was a very hot weekend.
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BJ, Woolston says...
6:56pm Fri 9 May 08
If not, why are the mains around the Winwick Rd area always in trouble?
Getting fed up with water cut offs!!