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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 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 England | Latest 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. |
It is estimated a total of three thousand properties have been affected. | |
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. |
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. |