Residents in Preston were met with a water shortage and the closure of schools due to a burst mains pipe. This issue has impacted the postcodes PR1 and PR4.
The people living in Lostock Hall, Penwortham, and Preston are currently experiencing a lack of water in their households as a result of a burst pipe in the main water supply.
The incident has impacted the areas with PR1 and PR4 postcodes. At present, United Utilities is actively engaged in resolving the problem.
The water company issued a statement at 4:02AM, informing residents that they are currently looking into an issue in their area that may result in a lack of water or reduced water pressure. They apologize for any inconvenience caused and assure residents that they are working diligently to resolve the problem and restore water supply. The company promises to keep residents updated as soon as they have more information.
A notification received at 5.10AM informed that the reason for the lack of water or reduced water pressure has been identified as a burst on Fisher Gate Hill. Our team is currently en route to the location and will begin repairing the issue as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and we are working towards restoring everything to its usual state promptly.
As we continue to work on the repair, we will keep you informed by providing regular updates.
According to the most recent update, which was posted at 7.30AM, it has been confirmed that the team is currently continuing their efforts to
This blog will provide real-time updates and immediate responses to the incident mentioned below.
We wanted to inform you that our team is still actively working to resolve the issue in your area.
Every customer should have a certain amount of resources, but this amount might vary during busy periods of the day. We are making improvements and doing our best to restore normalcy as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works on resolving the repair issue.
There are still road closures in effect. United Utilities has reassured residents that the discoloured water they may be encountering is most likely not dangerous and will eventually clear up.
According to their statement, the problem has occurred due to the accumulation of sediment in the water pipe over a long period of time.
It is recommended for residents to keep their cold water tap running at a slow stream until the water becomes clear again.
The owner of Dvino Wines, located near the closed road on Fishergate Hill, expressed that he was not surprised by the road closure due to a burst pipe. He mentioned that previous construction work at the junction took longer than expected, causing disruptions. Additionally, the road had been closed again for broadband installation, which further inconvenienced his commute to work.
We are currently at Fishergate Hill where a water pipe has burst. United Utilities has provided the latest update, stating that repairs are currently being carried out. The team is working diligently to restore supplies and bring everything back to normal. However, it is possible that some customers may experience discolored water as a result of the burst on Fishergate Hill. This is due to the disturbance caused to the water main, which has disrupted sediments that have accumulated over time in the pipe. Although the discolored water may not look appealing, it is unlikely to be harmful and will eventually settle down. To help expedite the process, it is advised to let your cold water tap run at a slight trickle until the water runs clear again. Rest assured, United Utilities is closely monitoring the situation and will ensure that tap water returns to normal as quickly as possible. For more information, please refer to our discolored water page. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Once we have an update on the repairs, we will promptly update the page with the relevant information.
Nevertheless, certain clients may encounter water that appears discolored. This occurrence is a result of the burst that occurred on Fishergate Hill, which has disrupted the main water supply. Sediments that have accumulated in the water pipe over a long period of time have been disturbed, leading to the discoloration of your water supply.
We understand that the appearance may be unpleasant, but there is no need to be concerned as it is unlikely to cause any harm and will eventually resolve on its own. You can assist in the process by allowing a small amount of water to flow from your cold water tap until the water becomes clear again.
During this time, we will monitor the situation closely to ensure that your tap water returns to its normal state as soon as possible. For further details, please refer to our webpage regarding discoloured water.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
After we receive information about the repairs, we will make sure to update the page with the latest updates.
There are additional school closures taking place, specifically at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in Penwortham.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School located in Longton.
United Utilities has provided a new update regarding their operations. Some parts of their network are located underground, and in order to access them, they have to undertake digging. However, this process can pose risks to both their customers and workers. As a result, they must implement traffic management measures before beginning the work. While their main priority is to restore supplies, they also need to ensure the safety of everyone involved. They kindly ask for patience as they resolve this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Our main focus is to bring back the supplies, but we must make sure that the safety of everyone is maintained during the restoration process.
We kindly ask for your patience as we work on resolving this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Additional school closures have been announced, specifically Preston St Stephen's Church of England Primary School.
The primary school called Cop Lane Church of England Primary School is located in Penworth
Primary School of the Church of England in New Longton, called All Saints' Church of England Primary
Penwortham Priory Academy is a school
All Hallows School has been closed due to an emergency situation. The school is currently facing a water shortage caused by a burst water main. This issue has also affected a large part of Penwortham, leading us to the decision of closing the school. A tweet from All Hallows CHS confirms the closure.
There are traffic disruptions as Fisher Gate Hill is currently closed in both directions between South Meadow Lane and A5072 Strand Road.
People living in the PR1 and PR4 areas are currently experiencing problems with their water supply. This problem arose due to a burst pipe on Fishergate Hill. United Utilities, the water company, is currently present at the location and working to resolve the issue. While some households have had their water supply restored, there are still others who either have no water or are experiencing very low water pressure.
Penwortham Girls' High School has shut down due to a lack of water in the building. Parents of students at the school have been notified through an email.
United Utilities apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the ongoing issue of no water or low pressure. The cause of the problem has been determined, and our team will now evaluate the situation and initiate the necessary repairs promptly. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
Once we have determined the reason behind the problem, our team will evaluate the issue and initiate the necessary repairs as quickly as we can.
I appreciate your understanding and waiting.
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