Anglian Water faces criticism over Norfolk road leak during hosepipe ban

Residents in Reepham, Norfolk, have raised concerns regarding a persistent water leak bubbling up through Chapel Close. The leak has reportedly been visible for several weeks and is running constantly, with local Councillor Dave Thomas noting that the volume of water is significant enough to be collected in buckets.

This leak has sparked criticism because Anglian Water maintains a hosepipe ban in the region, which was implemented on July 11. While Anglian Water states that the ban remains necessary due to drought conditions affecting rivers, reservoirs, and underground water sources, locals have questioned the delay in repairing the visible waste of water.

Anglian Water has indicated that the leak is caused by a communications pipe and is scheduled for repair on October 16, citing a wait for a specialist pipework part as the reason for the delay.