GU5, Bramley – Do Not Drink Tap Water Notice
Thames Water issues 'Do Not Drink' notice to 621 properties in Bramley due to fuel leak. Water sampling ongoing, with hopes to lift notice in early July. Partners assisting in resolving the issue.
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Thames Water has issued a precautionary 'Do Not Drink' notice to 621 properties in Bramley due to a historical fuel leak from a village petrol station. The company has been conducting additional water sampling and delivering water to affected households. The notice is in place while water quality sampling continues, with hopes to lift it in early July pending satisfactory results. Customers are advised not to drink tap water, cook with it, or use it for oral hygiene. The company is working with partners and authorities to address the issue and ensure safety. Waverley Borough Council is assisting with recycling excess water bottles, and ASDA is collaborating to resolve the situation promptly. UKHSA advises that exposure to hydrocarbons in drinking water may cause short-term symptoms, urging residents with concerns to contact healthcare providers. Thames Water is actively monitoring the situation and providing updates to residents.
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