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flag A burst pipe in Witney cut water to thousands, prompting closures and scrutiny over Thames Water’s reliability and environmental record.

flag A major water pipe burst in Witney, Oxfordshire on March 4 disrupted supplies for thousands, forcing school closures and business shutdowns. flag Thames Water, struggling to replace a custom-made pipe, restored service by March 9 but faced ongoing criticism over infrastructure reliability and environmental performance. flag The crisis coincided with revelations about the Witney sewage plant discharging untreated waste for over 500 hours, fueling calls for public ownership despite the company’s £400 million profit and planned upgrades.

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