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# Lichfield schools close after burst pipe leaves them without water
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-schools-close-after-burst-pipe-leaves-them-without-water/
- Published: 2025-01-20T13:39:51.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-20T13:40:11.000Z
- Description: Schools have been forced to close and homes have been left without water after a burst water pipe in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:49, News

SCHOOLS have been forced to close and homes have been left without water after a burst water pipe in Lichfield.

Nether Stowe School and a number of primary schools in and around Eastern Avenue, including Rocklands School, have closed early as a result of the incident today (20th January).

South Staffs Water say they hope to have the issue resolved by 5pm.

Lichfield MP Dave Robertson said:

> “Many constituents have contacted my office about the broken water pipe on Eastern Avenue near the new leisure centre today.  
>  
> “This has disrupted the water supply to residents and has caused a number of schools to close.  
>  
> “I have spoken to the construction manager on site and South Staffs Water who say they expect the issue to be resolved by 5pm today.  
>  
> “I will be contacting South Staffs Water before 5pm for a further update.”

Nether Stowe School said it had opted to close early due to a lack of water.

In a note to parents, the school said:

> “As you may be aware there has been an issue locally with water supply. We no longer have access to drinking water here at Nether Stowe as a result. Our kitchens are also not able to cook food for lunch.  
>  
> “As a result, we have taken to decision to close the school.”