FOI Request 2206

Subject: Cost of Burst Pipes and Water Mains Issues

Status: Complete

Date received: August 2025


Question Asked:

I would like to submit a freedom of information request in relation to the following data:

  1. The number of incidents relating to burst or blocked water mains each year since 2016

  2. The number of incidents relating to sewage incidents or spills each year since 2016

  3. The average time spent on  burst or blocked water mains each year since 2016

  4. The estimated cost to your file service of callouts relating to burst or blocked water mains each year since 2016


Our Response:

Currently the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Incident Recording System (IRS) has insufficient facilities for the comprehensive recording, and subsequent analysis, of the burst/blocked water main data you have requested. Therefore, due to the specific information asked for, CFRS cannot provide the data requested.


Outcome: Data Not Held

FOI responded to within timescales: YES

Further action: NO

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