UNITED Utilities are dealing with a water leak which could be causing issues for residents. 

A spokesperson said: "A leak in a field near to Stainton Lane affecting customers in LA12 / LA13, has been spotted and reported to us.

"We’ve been out to investigate and found this to be the cause for some of you having no water or just a trickle.

"Our leakage engineers should be on site as soon as possible. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have your taps flowing again very soon."