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Bristol burst main leaves thousands without water Bristol burst main leaves thousands without water
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Thousands of people have been left without water in Bristol after a major water main burst on what is expected to be the hottest day on record in the UK. Thousands of people in Bristol are still without water more than 10 hours after a water main burst on what is expected to be the hottest day on record in the UK.
Properties in Speedwell, Eastville, Fishponds, Lockleaze, Horfield, St George and Stapleton are affected.Properties in Speedwell, Eastville, Fishponds, Lockleaze, Horfield, St George and Stapleton are affected.
Bristol Water said the burst might have been caused by the hot weather.Bristol Water said the burst might have been caused by the hot weather.
Bottled water is being delivered to vulnerable people and bowsers are being sent to the area.Bottled water is being delivered to vulnerable people and bowsers are being sent to the area.
Latest information on the burst water main in Bristol and other news from the West of EnglandLatest information on the burst water main in Bristol and other news from the West of England
The burst main, on Royate Hill in Eastville, has forced the closure of the road while repairs are carried out, and it may remain shut for several days.The burst main, on Royate Hill in Eastville, has forced the closure of the road while repairs are carried out, and it may remain shut for several days.
Sharna Smith, from Bristol Water, said it was too early to predict when the main would be repaired. It is estimated a total of three thousand properties have been affected.
"We are aiming to reroute the supply around the damaged area. But our priority is to get water to people," she said. Sharna Smith, from Bristol Water, said it was hoped water supplies would be restored by early afternoon.
"We are aiming to reroute the supply around the damaged area, but our priority is to get water to people," she said.
Bristol Water said the burst might have been caused by hot temperatures causing the ground to shift and pipes to contract and expand.Bristol Water said the burst might have been caused by hot temperatures causing the ground to shift and pipes to contract and expand.
The company is warning that discoloured water is being reported in other areas as repair work is carried out, and some people may have low water pressure. Customers have been told they will notice their water return as a yellow/brown colour, which is not good to drink but can be used to flush the toilet and and wash hands.