Thames Water issues caused by burst pipe in Streatham

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Streatham homes without water for second day due to burst pipe - Wandsworth Guardian
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A spokesperson for Thames Water said the team had been “working overnight to fix the pipe” and would continue working throughout the day (February 12).

“Our engineers have been working to restore your water supply while we carry out the repairs,” the spokesperson said.

Thames Water is also continuing to work on repairing a leak at their pumping station in Crystal Palace.

The postcodes affected by these issues include: SE19, SE20, SE23, SE26, and SE27.

A spokesperson for Thames Water explained: “During peak times, the demand for water is higher, which may lead to lower pressure than normal while repairs are ongoing.

"We have redirected water through other pipes into the area to ensure as many people as possible still have water in their taps.”

Thames Water also warned that customers might notice their water appearing cloudy or containing bubbles, as air had been trapped in the pipes during the repairs.

They reassured customers that the water remained safe to drink.

“Thank you for your patience while we fix the problem.

"We’ll update this page as soon as we have more information,” a spokesperson for Thames Water added.