Residents affected by the loss of water supplies affecting parts of Bristol said they did not know the emergency water points had been set up. A burst water main in Willsbridge knocked out the water supply to Whitchurch, Stockwood, Longwell Green and Keynsham throughout Wednesday. At the peak of the problems an estimated 35,000 people were without water, but the issue will be resolved for all households by midnight, Bristol Water has said. Emergency water points were put in place in Keynsham, Longwell Green and Saltford.

Key Takeaways:

• Due to a burst water main in Bristol, up to 35000 homes were left without water for much of the day.
• Currently, 13000 homes are still affected by the water main burst.
• The water main burst has caused schools and cafes to close down, as well as causing upset among private citizens in the affected areas.

“There is nothing in Hanham, Longwell Green and there is no other ones around Bristol – except the three in Keynsham.”

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