Potholes on A4130 near Didcot caused by water leak to be fully repaired by Saturday after council intervention. Deep Water Filled Didcot Potholes Near A4130 to be Repaired Soon Hey, I saw something interesting. Ian Snowdon, a local councillor in Didcot, noticed a problem. He saw dangerous potholes on January 27th and reported it as…
Local leaders call for enhanced protection of chalk streams after the Recovery Pack was dropped. Councillors Urge Action to Safeguard Endangered Chalk Streams The HIWWT teamed up with councillors. They sent a letter to the government asking for chalk stream protection. It went to Angela Rayner and Steve Reed. This followed news about the Recovery…
Thames Water admits to over 1200 hours of sewage discharge into Berkshire waterways. Spills impact multiple streams sparking concern. Thames Water: Over 1200 Hours of Sewage Discharge in Berkshire Hey, listen to this! Sewage spills happened in three waterways. It’s been going on for 1,213 hours so far. People are upset because water bills are…
A diesel spill from a bus depot has polluted the River Wandle, prompting an urgent investigation. River Wandle Oil Spill Investigated After Diesel Leak in Croydon Hey, guess what happened to the River Wandle? Diesel spilled into it, and it’s a mess. The spill started on February 18th from a bus company’s storage tank, happening…
A collapsed drain caused a sinkhole, and Thames Water is responsible, leading to repeated repairs. Thames Water Blamed for Sinkhole as Collapsed Drain Goes Unrepaired Will Glass noticed path problems near his home in 2022. Thames Water engineers found a pipe issue then. The path keeps sinking and is also becoming uneven. Swindon Council fixes…
Woolhampton residents face ongoing disruption from Thames Water tankers, causing road damage and noise. Thames Water Tankers Disrupt Woolhampton Causing Months of Road Chaos Thames Water tankers caused chaos in Woolhampton. Residents on Station Road complained the tankers damage roads and make noise. The noise keeps residents awake at night, and tankers sped through the…
Homes still face issues after a Dulwich pipe burst impacted postcodes across South London. Service should be restored. South London Water Woes Continue After Pipe Burst Chaos Thames Water finished the repairs. Water service should be back for everyone. Postcodes SE19, SE20, SE23, SE26, SE27, and SW16 were affected. On February 17th, Thames Water said…
Thames Water grilled over failing sewage plants in Buckinghamshire, leading to river spills. Thames Water Faces Scrutiny Over Sewage Works Performance A local official, Robert Carington, spoke about sewage. He said Thames Water’s plants can’t handle the wastewater volume, leading to spills in rivers and streams around here. He mentioned a Financial Times report at…
A 16-mile tunnel stops raw sewage polluting the River Thames, upgrading London’s old sewer system. London’s £5 Billion Super Sewer Protects Thames From Sewage Pollution London’s new super sewer is almost ready. It will carry lots of waste. Usually, we don’t think about the sewers. For ten years, they have built a 16-mile sewer, called…
A burst pipe left south Londoners without water for three days, impacting homes, schools, and care facilities. South London Residents Without Water For Three Days Due To Burst Pipe A water pipe broke in Dulwich on Tuesday evening, February 11. Crystal Palace, Sydenham, and nearby areas have no water. Homes in SE19, SE23, SE26, SE27,…