Finally, Cambridge water is doing something about their leaking water tank. It is estimated that it has lost 2.5 million gallons of water in the last five years, though the Cambridge water company down plays the leak calling it a minor leak. They have said that the water tank needs to be closed down, even though the water is potable because besides the leak there is a Willow tree encasing the main line. The roots have not penetrated the line, but it would be impossible to remove the tree without it affecting the line.

Key Takeaways:

• A leaking tank that had ended up losing millions of gallons when water is stored in it for several years will be removed by Cambridge water.
• It is estimated by residents living in the area who are aware of the situation that the tank has spewed out about 2.5 million gallons.
• The tank is very big in size and is also very old that is why the company says it will be difficult to repair it.

“The water company has finally decided to take the tank out of operational service, although it says there was no contamination of its drinking water.”

Read more: https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambridge-water-to-shut-down-tank-thats-been-leaking-for-years-9069643/