A FIRE hydrant in north Dorset has leaked hundreds of litres of water with residents complaining no one has taken action for weeks. 

Residents of Farnham have been left fed up after a fire hydrant has been left leaking water into Millers Lane for three weeks.

Although not affecting domestic water lines, residents have attempted to contact Bournemouth Water about the leak but have described the experience as like 'pulling out teeth'. 

Amanda Parnell, a Farnham resident, said: "We think it's been running since July 22 so its been a long time now. We've sat down and worked it out and this is the third week and its just pumping water out. 

"At some point, that's surely going to go on our bills. we're just concerned its a huge waste of water."

Unsure of the amount that had been leaked out, Amanda said the water had been flowing out of the hydrant at a very quick pace leading her to believe thousands of gallons of water may have been leaked.

A sign recently was seen near the leak left by Bournemouth Water, however, Amanda has been left frustrated by the experience after she has felt 'fobbed off' by the company. 

She said: "Many people have contacted Bournemouth Water and Bristol Water and we're just getting fobbed off. It'll be interesting to find out what the pressure is, and how much is leaking and how much they've lost.

"There is a little sign on a telegraph poll from Bournemouth Water that says we're aware of the problem and that's it. Underneath the sign, it says 'driving leakage down 24/7, 365 days a year' which is classic."

Bournemouth Water reported it planned to fix the leak on August 12. 

During the works, Bournemouth Water closed the junction of Millers Lane to carry out the work. It is reported the road was still closed on August 13 after the road collapsed.

A spokesperson for Bournemouth Water said: “There is a leaking fire hydrant on Millers Lane which we are going to replace tonight.

"We will be closing the junction of Millers Lane to carry out the repair which we aim to complete tomorrow. There should be no impact to customer supplies.”