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| Burst water main disrupts supply in Blackburn and Accrington | Burst water main disrupts supply in Blackburn and Accrington |
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| A burst pipe in Blackburn could affect water supplies for up to 10,000 homes, United Utilities (UU) has said. | A burst pipe in Blackburn could affect water supplies for up to 10,000 homes, United Utilities (UU) has said. |
| A 36in pipe burst at Martholme Grange, Burnley Road, at 23:00 BST on Tuesday. | A 36in pipe burst at Martholme Grange, Burnley Road, at 23:00 BST on Tuesday. |
| The pipe was shut off and tankers were brought in to try to compensate for the shortfall in water supplies for houses in Blackburn and Accrington. | The pipe was shut off and tankers were brought in to try to compensate for the shortfall in water supplies for houses in Blackburn and Accrington. |
| A UU spokesperson said up to 10,000 homes could be affected by no water, low pressure or water discolouration while the pipe is being repaired. | A UU spokesperson said up to 10,000 homes could be affected by no water, low pressure or water discolouration while the pipe is being repaired. |
| The carriageway of the A678 was initially flooded when the pipe burst on Tuesday night, but it has since been cleared and there are no reports of any congestion. | The carriageway of the A678 was initially flooded when the pipe burst on Tuesday night, but it has since been cleared and there are no reports of any congestion. |
| There have been 150 calls from customers reporting issues with their water supply, UU said. | There have been 150 calls from customers reporting issues with their water supply, UU said. |
| The spokesperson added: "The damaged pipe serves up to 10,000 properties - but we are hopeful that water loss or low pressure can be confined to a far smaller number of homes." | |
| They said they were considering reinstating a disused water main in the area, to provide water while the burst pipe was fixed. | |
| The company was not able to provide a timescale for the repairs. |