Lanarkshire Water Alert

South West Water are working to resolve the current water contamination in Devon
Published 18th Jun 2015

Scottish Water is advising households and businesses in parts of Carfin, Newarthill, Chapelhall, New Stevenston and Dalziel Park areas of North Lanarkshire not to use their tap water for any purpose other than flushing toilets as a precautionary measure.

The advice follows contact from customers regarding the taste and smell of mains water. Scottish Water has been investigating this matter thoroughly during the night and in the meantime customers in these areas are asked not to use their tap water for any purpose – including cooking, washing or drinking – until further notice.

Bottled water and notices advising not to use the water are currently being delivered to affected properties.

North Lanarkshire Council has closed the following schools for a second day:

Taylor High School

St Theresa’s Primary

Brannock High

Keir Hardie Memorial Primary

Our Lady & St Frances Primary

New Stevenston Primary

St Patrick’s Primary

Chapelhall Primary

St Aloysius Primary

We've been finding out the impact on locals:

Customers seeking further information can look at Scottish Water’s website scottishwater.co.uk where a list of affected postcodes is being made available, or call Scottish Water’s Customer Number on 0800 0778 778.

Rob Waller spoke to Scottish Water Chief Operating Officer Peter Farrer: