Bottled water handed out after two burst water mains in North Somerset

Bristol Water says they're trying to repair the damage as soon as possible

Author: Henry WinterPublished 3rd Sep 2024

Bottled water is being handed out across parts of North Somerset after two water mains burst today.

A pipe in Nailsea has been damaged and Bristol Water said its engineers are working on repairing it as soon as possible.

Many people living in the area are experiencing low water pressure or not water at all.

Water stations have been set up in Nailsea and Clevedon.

In a statement Bristol water said: "Our teams are well underway setting up two water station locations, one in Nailsea and the other in Clevedon. We will confirm the full details of these as soon as they’re set up. We’re also currently assessing further options for additional locations."

"Whilst our teams are working incredibly hard on setting up these stations, please try not to approach them and keep a safe distance for health and safety purposes.

"We're continuing to deliver bottled water to all of our 1,600+ priority service customers, and we really appreciate your patience."

The areas affected include Nailsea, Clevedon, Wraxall, Claverham, Portishead, Clapton in Gordano, Weston in Gordano, Portbury and Yatton.

It comes after another burst water main also led to part of the A4175 road between Bath and Bristol collapsing.

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