Sewage leak sees area fenced off and tanker drafted in
The burst is believed to have occurred on the wastewater rising mains pipe, which runs from Appley Pumping Station to the Sewage Treatment Plant in Sandown.
The pressurised pipeline carries sewage uphill from a lower elevation to a higher elevation.
Southern Water said the leak was identified on Thursday (July 24) at the car park in Appley.
Cllr Michael Lilley, who represents the Appley and Elmfield ward, said it has occurred in the area known as Little Appley.
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Southern Water described it as a 'small' leak but has cordoned off the area and is using a tanker 'to manage wastewater flows and prevent environmental impact'.
Sewage leak in Appley (Image: Cllr Michael Lilley) A specialist team is expected to attend the site on Monday (July 28) to assess the leak and plan the repair.
A spokesperson for Southern Water said: "We're sorry for any inconvenience to locals and businesses in the area.'
Cllr Lilley said the pipe runs under Appley Park, up to Little Appley and under Appley Road and across Westridge Farm land towards Brading.
He said there was a leak on the same pipe in Brading not long ago and another in January, near Appley Manor Hotel.
"I will be holding Southern Water to account and in the meantime take care if walking through Little Appley", he said.
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