Water main burst closes Preston street near Crown Court
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 17:38 · Archive
A water main burst on Walker Street in Preston has forced a temporary road closure.
A water main burst on Walker Street in Preston, near the Crown Court, has forced a temporary road closure whilst United Utilities repairs the damage. The company confirmed it has isolated the burst and rerouted water through its network to maintain supply to homes and businesses.
Some customers in the area reported seeing discoloured water following the incident. United Utilities explained that changes in water flow and pressure from the burst can disturb naturally-occurring sediments in the pipe network, causing discolouration. The company said this will clear as the system returns to normal.
Whilst repairs are underway, water rerouting through different parts of the network may result in reduced pressure or fluctuations in some areas. United Utilities has offered a £5 flushing allowance to customers with water meters to help cover costs during the disruption. The company apologised for any inconvenience caused and said updates would be provided on its website as work progresses.
How it is being reported
- In pics: Workers investigate flooding in Preston after massive mystery leak leaves road under waterAn area of Preston city centre was left underwater after a massive mystery leak left roads flooded.Chorley Guardian · 13 Oct, 17:39
- Why road near near court is closed with residents reporting 'discoloured water'A water main burst has flooded a street and forced a temporary road closure in Walker Street, PrestonLancashire Telegraph · 13 Oct, 16:56
- Preston streets gushing with water as major leak floods roads around Crown Court and Walker StreetPictures show water gushing down city streets...Chorley Guardian · 13 Oct, 13:51
In this story: United Utilities · Preston · Walker Street · Crown Court
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