Scottish Water insists discoloured tap water in Lanarkshire is safe
People have been bulk buying bottled water since problems started almost two weeks ago.
Scottish Water's trying to reassure people in Lanarkshire who're worried about discoloured water that's been coming out of their taps for the last two weeks.
The problems were first reported on the 12th of August in 11 G7 and ML postcode areas served by the Dear and Camps Water Treatment Works.
Supermarket shelves in many areas have been stripped almost bare of bottled water as people choose not to use it.
And many are on social media have been questioning whether recent outbreaks of vomiting bugs could be linked to the "dirty" water. The firm insists that's not the case.
Speaking to Clyde News, Water Operations General Manager Kes Juskowiak said: The discolouration is being caused by seasonal naturally occurring manganese levels present in the water supply which is treated at Camps and Daer Water Treatment Works and then distributed to homes and businesses.
Normally levels would 10/20 mg per litre, and right now it's at 80/100 per litre - the World Health Organisation's guidance is that it could cause a health issue at 400 mg per litre, so we are well within that level.
He also warned it wouldn't a "quick fix", and it could be another ten days before customers see an improvement.
People are also offered advice on the Scottish Water website:
We'd like to reassure customers that they can continue to use their water as usual for drinking, cooking or bathing. While it may look different, it's safe to use.
The levels of manganese are continuing to reduce. As is normal procedure at any of our works, water samples are being taken regularly to ensure the water quality meets the standards required.
Please be assured that we are doing all we can to get things back to normal for our customers and thank everyone for their patience and understanding.