Burst Pipes Disrupt Water Supply Oxford, Pollute Sea Hampshire

In Oxford, a burst pipe in Mill Lane disrupted tap water supply for households in the OX3, OX4, and OX33 postcodes, with Thames Water working through challenges to restore service. Specialist teams worked overnight to repair the pipe, and most affected customers have water restored, though traffic management remains on the A40 causing potential disruption. In Fareham, Hampshire, a sewage pipe burst near Lee-on-the-Solent, prompting a precautionary ban on swimming between Hill Head and Lee-on-the-Solent as Southern Water and the Environment Agency conduct repairs and monitor environmental impacts. Southern Water stopped the sewage flow early Wednesday and is using tankers to maintain customer services during repairs, while detailed modeling on bathing water quality is ongoing. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation and will update bathing advice once conditions improve, while local authorities and MPs investigate past pollution claims. Both water companies apologized for disruptions and are coordinating with authorities to resolve issues promptly.