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Thousands in Birmingham without water after 'major burst' Thousands in Birmingham without water after 'major burst'
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Thousands of homes are without water in Birmingham after a "major mains burst".Thousands of homes are without water in Birmingham after a "major mains burst".
Severn Trent said the Quinton, Warley and Northfield areas were affected due to the problem at Frankley treatment works. Severn Trent said the Quinton, Warley, Harborne and Northfield areas were affected due to the problem at Frankley treatment works.
Rob Salman from the firm apologised to customers who were without water or experiencing low pressure. Rob Salmon from the firm apologised to customers who were without water or experiencing low pressure.
He said it was unclear when the water would return but teams were working to repair the problem as soon as possible.He said it was unclear when the water would return but teams were working to repair the problem as soon as possible.