Burst pipe causes heavy flooding and water supply disruption on Preston road

Fishergate Hill in Preston has been flooded and water supplies have been disrupted due to a burst pipe.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 17th Feb 2021, 20:38 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2021, 20:40 BST
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Video footage and photos taken by residents showed a stream of water flowing down the street, flooding the road and nearby driveways.

The incident was first reported at around 5pm today (February 17).

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United Utilities said locals have been experiencing discolored tap water as a result of the pipe breaking, but have reassured them "it’s unlikely to be harmful".

Fishergate Hill in Preston has been flooded due to a burst water main. (Photo by @Claireylou2)Fishergate Hill in Preston has been flooded due to a burst water main. (Photo by @Claireylou2)
Fishergate Hill in Preston has been flooded due to a burst water main. (Photo by @Claireylou2)

A spokesman said: "Following a burst water main on Fishergate Hill, some customers in your area are experiencing discolored water.

"Discoloration can range from a light, straw-yellow colour, to a dark brown and is caused by a disturbance of settled deposits in the main, made up of naturally occurring metals and minerals.

"We know it doesn’t look nice but don’t worry, it’s unlikely to be harmful and will settle down again with time.

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Engineers have visited the scene but it is not yet known when the pipe will be fixed.

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