Rapid thaw leads to huge rise in burst water pipes

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Scottish Water says there has been a rise of up to 150% in burst pipes in recent days due to the rise in temperatures.

Scottish Water has seen a rise of up to 150% in burst pipes in recent days as the sub zero temperatures turned to a rapid thaw.

It has repair teams out in affected areas which include Ayrshire, Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, West Lothian and Stirling.Kevin Roy, Sottish Water's customer service general manager, said: "The weather conditions this week have caused a significant impact on our supply network across the country.

He said some bursts would be visible and in publicly accessible places while others would be more challenging to locate."We would ask property owners, residents, keyholders and businesses to check their properties, including unoccupied buildings, for any sign at all of leaks or burst pipes," he said. "We can all collectively help reduce the amount of water being lost in the current conditions.

 

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