Southern Water has responded after a drain shot out water in Andover town centre.
Southern Water engineers are carrying out urgent repairs in Andover town centre after a burst drain cover sent water shooting high into the air on Wednesday, April 1.
The incident occurred outside Santander on the High Street when a Southern Water engineer stopped to repair a leaking drain that had been causing surface water. The drain suddenly gave way, releasing a powerful jet that witnesses said reached higher than the Guildhall.
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A Southern Water spokesperson said: “The water was reduced to a very low level at 12.45pm on Wednesday, April 1. The repairs are currently ongoing.” In a previous statement, the company added that measures were immediately taken to reduce water loss and that engineers were working to complete the fix as quickly as possible.
A section of pavement has since been dug up so teams can access the damaged drain. The work is being carried out on Hampshire County Council land.
Resident Iris Andersen said: “I don’t know how much the loss of water has cost Southern Water. The water rates are already high enough as it is. My thoughts go out to Newbury Building Society for the inconvenience and damage.”
Southern Water apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Hampshire County Council have been contacted for comment.
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