Panto_Si Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Alistair Baker from Northumbrian Water admitted that the leaks had taken them by surprise and that they were still speculating about the cause. He said: "We think it was down to the dry weather, which caused ground movement. Water pressure "It's unusual to get one burst, let alone three, but when the supply is interrupted in one place, water is put into the system from other sources. This puts the pipes under stress, and could be the cause of the subsequent leaks. "Some customers may experience low water pressure or discoloured water while we get the system back to normal. It's not harmful, but obviously we're trying to rectify that as quickly as possible." After 24 hours without water, domestic customers are entitled to £20 compensation per day, while businesses can claim £60, according to Northumbrian Water. Anyone who believes they are entitled to more can apply in writing to the company, which will then deal with claims on an individual basis.Courtesy of the BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Pimp Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 You could try contacting them via This webpageMy request for some money:"My water was cut off on 31/07/06 and 01/08/06.Can I have some compensation please?Thanks."I'll let you know how I get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threegee Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I think I'll spend my compensation on a Carribean holiday! [but first - like the other 17 million people that Google has spotted - I'd better learn to spell Caribbean!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunnyjohn Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 hi ive claimed fpr the same as you but im not banking on getin three days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Neck Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 You could try contacting them via This webpageMy request for some money:"My water was cut off on 31/07/06 and 01/08/06.Can I have some compensation please?Thanks."I'll let you know how I get on.Likewise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzel Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 No messing around in the Neck household - that money can be reinvested in local business - I predict a sudden upsurge in sales of White Lightning and Campbell's meatballs. Undoubtedly the cornerstone of any decent romantic night in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Neck Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 No messing around in the Neck household - that money can be reinvested in local business - I predict a sudden upsurge in sales of White Lightning and Campbell's meatballs. Undoubtedly the cornerstone of any decent romantic night in.Auld har Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzel Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 What's a 'har'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Neck Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 What's a 'har'?hat......typo far man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzel Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for pointing that out you spluttering buffoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Neck Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for pointing that out you spluttering buffoon. calm down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzel Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 calm down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sw@lnalla Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 What's a 'har'?Har har cough cough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Pimp Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 You could try contacting them via This webpageMy request for some money:"My water was cut off on 31/07/06 and 01/08/06.Can I have some compensation please?Thanks."I'll let you know how I get on.I received a breezy, chatty letter from the good people at Northumbria Water today, with a cheque for £20 enclosed.Hats off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedlingtonLass Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I received a breezy, chatty letter from the good people at Northumbria Water today, with a cheque for £20 enclosed.Hats off!Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threegee Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Me too ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Neck Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I received a breezy, chatty letter from the good people at Northumbria Water today, with a cheque for £20 enclosed.Hats off!Not a sausage...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Darn Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Not a sausage...... I think the situation relates to the lottery, if you dont apply, you get diddly squat!For years i complained about winning nothing on the lottery, no-one told me you had to buy a ticket!!!Same goes for this handout, if you diddnt apply, dont expect the thud of a cheque anytime soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Neck Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I think the situation relates to the lottery, if you dont apply, you get diddly squat!For years i complained about winning nothing on the lottery, no-one told me you had to buy a ticket!!!Same goes for this handout, if you diddnt apply, dont expect the thud of a cheque anytime soon...Sir, I did apply for the compensation.......I'm brain washed by daytime telly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EwokTopLad Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 20 quid for nothing? Bring on the next "drought"!Best bit by far was radgies fighting over bottles of abbey well in presto car park even though there was clearly enough bottled water to keep a large african nation goingMine was spent on Red C in the North, Denzil and Ms Hair can verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Neck Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 20 quid for nothing? Bring on the next "drought"!Best bit by far was radgies fighting over bottles of abbey well in presto car park even though there was clearly enough bottled water to keep a large african nation goingMine was spent on Red C in the North, Denzil and Ms Hair can verify. still waiting for the free 20 quid......bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzel Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 20 quid for nothing? Bring on the next "drought"!Best bit by far was radgies fighting over bottles of abbey well in presto car park even though there was clearly enough bottled water to keep a large african nation goingMine was spent on Red C in the North, Denzil and Ms Hair can verify.They were on sale in Chahal's Emporium for the princely sum of £1 per case. Business never sleeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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