Water off in parts of OL11

Date published: 23 February 2017


Some properties in the OL11 area of Rochdale will be experiencing no water or poor pressure in their taps.

The incident began around 4.30pm on Thursday (23 February).

It is currently unknown which areas of OL11 have been affected.

United Utilities has been contacted for comment.

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Update

Water was restored by around 7pm (Thursday 23 February).

The cause was identified as a burst on a water main caused by a third party.

Engineers were on site to repair the damaged pipe, located in a field.

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