Locals in Buxton have not been happy lately as fears spread that their tradition of gather free spring water from an acient well may come to an end. This anger started when the residents noticed long breaks in the supply from the well. Now More than 11,000 people have signed a petition warning the well should not be tampered with. One of the main reasons these residents are so upset is they claim the council is not giving enough information on why the well is being shut down so much.

Key Takeaways:

• Buxton is home to many residents who depend on spring water. They actually get a free spring water supply from a local source.
• These residents are now in revolt over interruptions to the free supply. That has changed their lives and caused confusion as well in Buxton.
• These interruptions show how important the spring water supply will be. More than 11,000 people have signed the petition for water supply.

“But angry residents are in revolt after repeated, often lengthy breaks in the supply, prompting fears that the perk, enjoyed for generations, might be lost for good.”

Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/17/buxton-residents-revolt-interruptions-free-spring-water-supply/