Residents blockade homes after waking up to find their driveways submerged and street flooded Schools were closed and homes were left without water after the pipe burst Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022
Schools closed and homes left without water as burst pipe causes major flooding in Altrincham Pictures showed bins floating around the streets and cars left stranded before the roads were cleared Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022
Some properties STILL without water 17 hours after main bursts on Mancunian Way United Utilities has issued an update on the problem this morning Manchester Evening News · Nov 17, 2022
Water supplies restored in Stockport after power cut caused outages A power cut temporarily shut down a water treatment works Manchester Evening News · Nov 13, 2022
'We can't even flush the toilet': Hundreds descend on 'manic' bottled water stations after huge outage Scores of residents in some parts of Stockport have been left without water since 6pm on Friday night Manchester Evening News · Nov 12, 2022
Hundreds still without water as third bottled water station opened United Utilities say they are making "excellent progress" - but no timescale has been given on when the issue will be fully resolved Manchester Evening News · Nov 12, 2022
Greater Manchester area STILL without water after power cut with emergency water stations set up The issue was first reported around 6.15pm yesterday evening, with many people left without running water overnight. Manchester Evening News · Nov 12, 2022
Power cut leaves hundreds in Manchester with no water as emergency bottle stations set up United Utilities says the cut is due to "technical issues" at a water treatment works caused by a power cut meaning residents in Stockport and Hazel Grove are without running water Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022
Power cut leaves area of Greater Manchester with no water as emergency bottle stations are set up Bottled water stations have been put in place. Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022
Roadworks on both main roads in and out of Ramsbottom causing 'nightmare' delays for drivers 'I was stuck 40 minutes on the way to the work and then this evening I came via Bury which was equally nightmare!' Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022
Butcher pulled 'hilarious' prank on United Utilities after they left lane-blocking hole outside his shop "The traffic lights were putting everyone down in the dumps, so we were trying to lighten the mood, and it went down very, very well" Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022
Liverpool Council seeking answers over River Mersey sewage spill Cabinet member confirms contact has been made with the Environment Agency Liverpool Echo · Oct 17, 2022
Water company not to blame for 'raw sewage' dumped in River Mersey United Utilities said a caravan site and factory waste was to blame for the lumps of sewage found in the water at Otterspool Liverpool Echo · Oct 13, 2022
Liverpool's United Utilities customers could be paying more for their water The Liverpool water supplier can now charge customers an additional £24.1 million Liverpool Echo · Oct 5, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Oct 1, 2022 Pensioner, 82, 'can't shower at same time as neighbours' "I don't think it's too much to ask to be able to wash yourself"
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022 Environment Agency knew sewage was being dumped into rivers years ago, leak reveals Exclusive: Revelation comes after agency’s chair told MPs in May the practice had only recently come to light
Manchester Evening News · Sep 30, 2022 Pub's hilarious sign to attract customers after busy road 'turns into pond' Nigel Maloney put up a sign saying 'wet feet welcome'
Liverpool Echo · Sep 28, 2022 Thousands of wet wipes and sanitary products on beach 'linked to sewage' United Utilities said it was "important to remember" things like wet wipes should not be disposed of down the toilet
Birmingham Post · Sep 27, 2022 United Utilities warns on profits as costs jump by £65m In May it forecast that its underlying operating costs would be around £100m for the year
Manchester Evening News · Sep 26, 2022 Major road closed amid 'collapse' as drivers told to avoid the area Motorists are facing 'serious traffic congestion'
Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022 Why it took 10 WEEKS to fix a leak in a South Manchester street The leak was finally fixed last Friday
Manchester Evening News · Sep 15, 2022 Beachgoers told to avoid swimming after sewage and pollution alerts issued There are currently 28 pollution warnings in place throughout the UK.
Liverpool Echo · Sep 13, 2022 United Utilities blame caravan site and factory waste for sewage in Mersey River Around 100 beaches in England were hit by raw sewage discharges last month, sparking national outrage
Liverpool Echo · Sep 13, 2022 Rats 'rule the streets' as scared neighbours are 'living in hell' One woman said living in the area is like "living in Victorian times"
Liverpool Echo · Sep 12, 2022 Map shows devastating truth of sewage grot spots in Merseyside The map from The Rivers Trust highlights some of the spots most affected by sewage overspill in Merseyside