"Complex" Burst Water Main Leaves Langham and Oakham Without Supply
Residents in Langham and the surrounding Oakham area are facing a second day of major water disruption following a significant burst pipe on Melton Road.
The issue was first reported in the early hours of Tuesday, 6 January, affecting homes across the LE15 postcode. Engineers from Severn Trent Water arrived on-site shortly after to begin emergency repairs on a main located on Melton Road.
While initial estimates suggested that the water would be flowing again by mid-afternoon yesterday, the utility company has since confirmed that the situation is more serious than first thought. In an update issued at 6:29 AM this morning, a spokesperson admitted that teams "found the repair to be a lot more complex than first anticipated."
The burst has left hundreds of households in Langham grappling with no running water since Tuesday morning.
Those who still have a supply are reporting a "trickle" that is insufficient for showers or household appliances.
Residents have been warned that when the water does return, it may appear brown or orange due to disturbed sediment in the pipes.
Severn Trent has issued a formal apology for the ongoing inconvenience, stating that teams are working "around the clock" to resolve the issue.
With the repair entering its second day, residents are being advised to take precautions:
Do not use dishwashers or washing machines until the supply is fully restored and clear.
For those on the Priority Services Register, Severn Trent is coordinating alternative water deliveries where necessary.
Melton Road remains partially restricted to allow heavy machinery to access the burst site, leading to minor delays for commuters heading in and out of Oakham.
The water company is expected to provide a further update later today. Under industry regulations, if the supply is not restored within a set timeframe, affected customers may be entitled to automatic compensation.
