Massive water wastage as multiple pipes burst in Brackenham
Thousands of litres of water down the drain caused by aging burst pipes
SEVERAL burst pipes in Brackenham on Wednesday and Thursday have left residents with interrupted or no water supply.
According to Ward 26 Councillor Leslie Joseph, the suburb has been experiencing water problems since the beginning of the week and from Wednesday about six pipes in different streets have burst.
‘The problem is the result of aging infrastructure as the current pipes are about 40 years old,’ said Joseph.
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‘Both Aquadene and Brackenham’s water supply was cut on Wednesday for scheduled maintenance, but when water flow was restored pipes in other areas burst.
‘The municipality is attending to the matter and repairs are underway.’
Reports of houses being flooded in Brackenham have also been received this morning.
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