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Water fountain coming up from manhole

Reported via iOS anonymously at 11:13, Friday 20 February 2026

Sent to Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8961651.

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There is a lot of water bubbling up through the manhole cover. Blocked sewer or broken water main, perhaps, coming up from manhole in middle of Botley road near Waitrose.

Council ref: ENQ261086382

Updates

  • Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:13, Friday 20 February 2026

  • Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are already aware of the issue and are actively investigating based on the initial report. For comprehensive information on our approach to highway repairs and risk assessment, please visit the Oxfordshire County Council’s website at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ residents/ roads-and-transport/ street-maintenance-z/ road-repairs .

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 16:27, Thursday 9 April 2026

  • Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are already aware of the issue and are actively investigating based on the initial report. For comprehensive information on our approach to highway repairs and risk assessment, please visit the Oxfordshire County Council’s website at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ residents/ roads-and-transport/ street-maintenance-z/ road-repairs .

    State changed to: Duplicate

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 16:27, Thursday 9 April 2026

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