Raw sewage has been leaking into the water
Swimmers have been spotted cooling off in the sea in Blackpool - just hours after a 'no swim' warning was issued along the Fylde Coast
The treatment works is now running at a reduced rate while engineers plan and carry out the repair work to the pipe which lies nine metres underground. Bosses say due to the 'location and complexity' of the repair, and to ensure the work is carried out safely, this is 'expected to take some time' while engineers install 2,000 metres of temporary pumps and overland pipework
Mark Garth, Wastewater Director, at United Utilities, said: "This is a very unusual incident and our teams are working around the clock to minimise any impact on the environment. The burst occurred on a large pipe which is deep underground, making the repair complex and challenging.
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