Littleborough water leak repaired
Date published: 30 September 2019
A leak causing discoloured water in Littleborough has been repaired.
Reported to United Utilities on Sunday at 8.30pm (29 September) a number of local residents had discovered that the water flowing from their taps was discoloured following a disturbance to the water mains.
The leak was reported at the junction of Laurels Drive and Little Clegg Road.
A spokesman for United Utilities confirmed that the leak was repaired on Monday (30 September).
He added: “Our pipes have naturally occurring sediments and minerals which can get disturbed from the bottom of the pipes every now and then, normally when we have carried out a repair or have replaced a section of water main.
“As the local pipework builds pressure back inside, tap water will return to the whole area.”
You can follow advice on what to do it you have discoloured water here:
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