5:59pm Friday 9th May 2008
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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