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Ground water flooding in front gardens of 71 and 73 Filton Grove
Reported in the Flooding category anonymously at 00:29, Wed 16 October 2019 using FixMyStreet Pro
Sent to Bristol City Council 1 minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 1806870.
Following any prolonged rainfall ground water comes up through the exposed soil areas in the gardens. This causes the gardens to flood and the flood the pavement outside of the properties. The water will continue to flow for hours after rain has stopped. Wessex water have come to the properties and they believe a ground water pipe from the council owned allotments which runs under 71 Filton Grove may have been blocked and is backing up and the only place to emerge is through the gardens. We are worried about potential subsidence under 69, 71 and 73 Filton Grove if this continues.
Updates
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A new enquiry has been raised for this issue.
Posted by Bristol City Council at 23:30, Tue 15 October 2019
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A citizen has provided a follow-up to the original enquiry.
Posted by Bristol City Council at 11:20, Sat 2 November 2019
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This issue is currently under investigation. We'll provide updates on the outcome as soon as we can.
Posted by Bristol City Council at 10:05, Fri 15 November 2019
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I live opposite at number 80. My cellar started flooding a few years ago with a couple of inches of water throughout. I did phone Bristol water but never followed it up. Since the work in the road this year I have not noticed the cellar flooding. Obviously if any new work is done I do now want my cellar to start flooding again as there is obviously an ongoing problem
Posted anonymously at 17:39, Mon 16 December 2019
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A citizen has provided a follow-up to the original enquiry.
Posted by Bristol City Council at 17:40, Mon 16 December 2019
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Number 73 have been digging out their drains and have found another ground water pipe that appears to connect to the one under number 71 somewhere in the front garden. Once exposed (clay removed from around pipe) the back d up water that can’t escape out the front came out of the joints of the pipe faster than a compressor pump could remove it. Lifting the floorboards in number 73 has shown that the ground water level is now a few inches below the surface. This is going to have a significant impact on the foundations of our homes if not fixed very soon and could become costly to the council. Can I please get an update on the next steps of the investigation ASAP? Thanks Sam (71 Filton Grove)
Posted anonymously at 20:17, Mon 13 January 2020
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Number 73 have been digging out their drains and have found another ground water pipe that appears to connect to the one under number 71 somewhere in the front garden. Once exposed (clay removed from around pipe) the back d up water that can’t escape out the front came out of the joints of the pipe faster than a compressor pump could remove it. Lifting the floorboards in number 73 has shown that the ground water level is now a few inches below the surface. This is going to have a significant impact on the foundations of our homes if not fixed very soon and could become costly to the council. Can I please get an update on the next steps of the investigation ASAP? Thanks Sam (71 Filton Grove)
Posted anonymously at 20:17, Mon 13 January 2020
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A citizen has provided a follow-up to the original enquiry.
Posted by Bristol City Council at 20:20, Mon 13 January 2020
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A citizen has provided a follow-up to the original enquiry.
Posted by Bristol City Council at 20:20, Mon 13 January 2020
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We've investigated this issue and don't think any further action is needed at this time.
State changed to: Closed
Posted by Bristol City Council at 11:53, Tue 30 June 2020
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.