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Farm Sinks as Water Pipe Leaks During Drought
12 Aug
Summary
- Landowners express concern over pipe leaks during drought and hosepipe bans.
- A farmer's combine harvester became stuck in a saturated field due to leaks.
- Anglian Water cited hot weather for increased leaks, prioritizing supplies.
Landowners in the UK have voiced significant concerns regarding a continuously leaking water pipe that is causing field flooding. This situation is particularly alarming as it occurs during a period of national drought, with many areas implementing strict hosepipe bans.
One landowner, Will Fenn, whose farm is located in Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire, reported the issue after a neighboring farmer experienced a near-disaster. The neighbor's combine harvester became progressively stuck and began sinking into a field that had become saturated due to the persistent water leak.
Anglian Water, the company responsible for the pipeline, acknowledged that the hot weather has contributed to an increase in burst mains and leaks. The company stated it is actively working to ensure that customers' water supplies remain protected despite these challenges.
