Essex and Suffolk Water has announced an emergency repair is required in the Hackmans Lane area of Chelmsford.
Residents and businesses around Hackmans Lane (CM3 postcode) may experience no water or low water pressure while the urgent repair work is carried out. The disruption is expected to last until 5:20pm today.
Essex and Suffolk Water teams are on site working to fix the issue as quickly as possible.
Important Contacts
- Essex and Suffolk Water – Check your area: www.eswater.co.uk/check
- Emergency helpline (24/7 for serious leaks or bursts): 0345 672 3723
- Follow their X/Twitter account @eswater_care for real-time updates
Stay informed — regularly check the Essex and Suffolk Water “Check Your Area” map or their @eswater_care Twitter feed for the latest information on the Hackmans Lane repair.
Update 14th April 2026, 7.30am
Essex and Suffolk Water has announced that repairs are complete in Hackmans Lane, Chelmsford, and the water is now back on.