RESIDENTS are without water following damage to a water main.

Households in Clitheroe have been without water since 9am.

A spokesman for United Utilities said they believe the water loss is as a result of damage to a water main.

She said: “An electricity company working in the area has caused damage to our water main at the junction of Carlton Place and Hayhurst Street in Clitheroe affecting supply to properties in the BB7 postcode.

"We’ve managed to turn the water back on for many of the customers affected and are currently looking at alternative supply options for the rest.

"Our engineers have been sent to the site to carry out repairs to the main and we’re doing all we can to get the taps flowing again as quickly as possible.”