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08/08/2003
Flood of fire hydrant ‘vandalism’ threatens water supplies
The Water Service in Northern Ireland has warned that vandals are seriously threatening water supplies in many parts of Belfast by the widespread abuse of fire hydrants.
The unauthorised opening of the hydrants is causing loss of water pressure and may lead to an interruption of supplies in some areas. There is a serious risk that water supplied for fire fighting purposes is also in jeopardy and that localised flooding may ensue.
In advising the public of the dangers associated with the abuse of Fire Hydrants, the Water Service is actively seeking help from the community in ensuring that hydrants remain closed and that the abuse is brought to an immediate stop.
Members of the public who wish to report any misuse of hydrants are urged to contact the Waterline on tel. 08457 440088.
(SP)
The unauthorised opening of the hydrants is causing loss of water pressure and may lead to an interruption of supplies in some areas. There is a serious risk that water supplied for fire fighting purposes is also in jeopardy and that localised flooding may ensue.
In advising the public of the dangers associated with the abuse of Fire Hydrants, the Water Service is actively seeking help from the community in ensuring that hydrants remain closed and that the abuse is brought to an immediate stop.
Members of the public who wish to report any misuse of hydrants are urged to contact the Waterline on tel. 08457 440088.
(SP)
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