A burst pipe left me high, dry and desperate to wash my hair. But around me, everyone seemed stoic and unsurprised - no rolling of eyes, tutting or, God forbid, speaking ill of the water company On Monday morning, the water coming out of my tap was but a dribble. Disappointing.

Source: [Guardian Environment](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/15/no-water-burst-pipe-neighbours)

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