Thought of the Day pt.2

[greekskii]

3 hours ago, commonly said:

From what I understand,no new reservoirs have been built for around 40 years. 

Put that to the increase in population and demand, it's disgraceful that our most precious resource has been run for profit of investors.

6 days without water.

Apparently due to a storm preventing sufficient treatment, along with the frost causing pipes to leak.

Strange how weather is all of a sudden an issue??

They'd of blamed Bexit if they thought we'd believe it

Anglian water have a huge one in the pipeline. But it’s not started yet so funding may disappear. Similar to the Cambridge relocation. 

can imagine whatever has happened is very major and something they won’t want to admit publicly. The storm excuse is a cop out imo. 
It happened around our way ages ago at Pitsford, dead rabbit in one of the chambers, had to shut off and drain, sterilise and refill the entire system. 

The intermittent water supply will be because they are pumping potable water from tankers in to the system, hence a bit of stop start as pressure fluctuates. 

The entire situation will cost them tens, in not hundreds of millions at least. 

One thing I will note, developers only pay for direct infrastructure. Bill money is meant to pay for the rest which is wildly unfeasible. Wouldn’t be surprised if they start getting charged for the site upgrades soon too. House prices might rocket or development slows though! 

btw I work in part of the industry so see the costs of things and whilst I can’t reveal much, a housing development of 3000 homes paying £1,200 a year won’t touch the sides on the upgrades or new works to deal with the flows.