Work to repair burst Exmouth Sewer “delayed”

SWW said sewage was now being transported to a treatment works after the clearing of floods.

A spokesman said: “Our teams continue to work hard to fix the issue at Exmouth.

“However, we are experiencing some delays with the temporary pipe that will allow us to complete a full repair without the need to further tankering.

“We expect the temporary pipe to be working fully by the end of the week.”

He added the firm was “sorry for inconvenience and appreciate the patience of the local residents”.