Emergency response after fire hydrants 'vandalised' in Glasgow
The utility firm stated this is due to fire hydrant misuse in the area.
Scottish Water confirmed its teams are working alongside local authorities to resolve the issue as 'quickly as possible'.
Residents are being advised that their water pressure and supply will begin to return to normal once the hydrants have been fully closed and are working correctly.
Anyone who notices brown or white (milky) water during this time is urged to run their cold kitchen tap at a reduced flow until the water clears.
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Residents are also being asked to avoid using other taps or appliances until the issue is resolved.
A statement published to [[Scottish Water]]'s X [formerly Twitter] account reads: 'Customers in the G5 postcode, Hutchesontown area.
'Due to fire hydrant misuse, customers may be experiencing a loss of supply. We are working alongside local authorities to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.'
The incident has prompted an urgent warning from Scottish Water regarding vandalising fire hydrants.
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Tampering with fire hydrants is said to cause various issues.
These include disrupting water service and reducing pressure, causing localised flooding, creating dangerous high-pressure surges, and delaying emergency responses – firefighters rely on hydrants to save lives.
The company noted that only authorised personnel are allowed to operate hydrants and that vandalism is a criminal offence and could result in fines of up to £5000.
Anyone who witnesses hydrant misuse is asked to contact 101 or pass on information anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers.
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