Update on water supply issues in Morecambe
Updated Monday 19 December at 4:30PM
As you are aware, the impact of the freeze and now thaw has been affecting the water supply in your area.
This has resulted in customers experiencing no water or poor pressure as a result of increased demand for water and multiple bursts and leaks at customer properties and on the water network.
In order to refill reservoirs which provide water to homes and business in your area, this unfortunately means we will now need to turn off your water supply for the next 24 hours. You can expect this to happen within the next hour onwards. This is to allow for the water system to refill and meet the demand for the area.
We have established bottled water stations in these locations:
- Matthias Street Car Park, Matthias Street , Morecambe, LA5 5JR
- Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, Doris Henderson Way, Morecambe, LA1 5JS
These are now open until 9pm this evening (Monday) and from 8am to 8pm on Tuesday.
A third station will also be open from 5:30pm until 9pm at:
- Morecambe FC ‘The Mazuma Stadium’, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4TB
This will also be open from 8am to 8pm tomorrow (Tuesday).
Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience this will obviously cause you. It is not an action taken lightly but is essential to ensure we can reintroduce normal services for everyone in the Morecambe and Lancaster areas as soon as is possible.
We are supporting priority customers at this time in the area. If you or any of your family would benefit from extra support you can register for Priority Services via the link below.
We will keep you updated as we go through the next 24 hours.