Harrogate water leaks reported by residents

Reader have got in touch with the Harrogate Advertiser today with reports of what they say are problems with very low water pressure - and possible leaks and flooding on the Stray.
Not sitting pretty - A new giant puddle develops on the Stray in Harrogate today.Not sitting pretty - A new giant puddle develops on the Stray in Harrogate today.
Not sitting pretty - A new giant puddle develops on the Stray in Harrogate today.

Yorkshire Water has already responded to one member of the public by saying on Twitter it was looking into a "possible burst" in the area.

The suspected leak has reportedly hit residents' household taps in the HG2 8LW area, in particular, near St Winifreds Avenue not far from the Stray.

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The Stray itself seems to have developed abnormally large puddles, too.

There are also reports of a possible water leak on Drury Lane near Pannal Golf Club.

What is going on? Yorkshire Water speaks to us

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Water has now told the Harrogate Advertiser: "We are aware of the low pressure affecting some homes near The Stray and have technicians currently on-site carrying out repairs that will be completed very shortly.

"We also have another repair team at Drury Lane carrying out repairs to a burst main, with temporary traffic lights currently in place whist we carry out the repairs."