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Weeks-long water leak frustrates drought-stricken town
6 Oct
Summary
- A water leak on Manton Lane in Bedford started on September 11.
- Residents are frustrated by the delay during a severe drought.
- Anglian Water cited complex repairs requiring specialized equipment.
Residents near a weeks-old water leak in Bedford are expressing significant frustration, especially amid a period of severe drought. The leak, located on Manton Lane, was first reported on September 11. Despite the ongoing water shortage and a hosepipe ban, the repair work has been significantly delayed.
Martyn Smith, a local resident, highlighted the prolonged nature of the issue, noting that little progress had been made beyond the initial digging of a large hole. He emphasized the irony of having to conserve water while a substantial leak continues unabated. Anglian Water has attributed the delay to the complexity of the repair, explaining that the affected main supplies a large number of properties and necessitates specialized equipment and meticulous planning.
