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A flooded street in Kirkdale has turned into a nightmare for resident Michael Bellamy, who’s seen water gushing from a broken pipe and a busted fire hydrant for three weeks—forcing his rescue dog to avoid the mess and neighbors to bathe their pets in it. Frustrated after three failed reports to United Utilities, Michael questions why repairs are taking so long, especially as water waste piles up while other areas face hosepipe bans. As a disabled veteran recovering from cancer, he’s also grappling with steep water bills—nearly £60 a month—for what he claims is impossible usage. United Utilities admits the hydrant near St. George’s Church is being fixed this week and insists the leak won’t impact bills since it occurred before meters were installed. They’ve apologized for the disruption and thanked locals for patience—but for Michael, the delay feels like a betrayal of both safety and fairness.

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