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BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Water supply problems in Tytherington lead to paddling pool washes
People living in a village near Bristol say they are experiencing ongoing low water pressure problems leading to one family having to wash in a paddling residents in Tytherington, near Thornbury, say the situation is "beyond a joke" and is "absolutely appalling".Tracey Edmonds, who lives on Tytherington Hill, said: "It has just got worse and worse."The BBC has asked for an explanation from Bristol Water but has not yet had a response. "You'd get times when there would be water upstairs and just a dribble downstairs, and it just built up and built up and now we can be without water three or four hours both morning and evening," Ms Edmonds said. "You can't use the washing machine and you can't use a dishwasher because there's not enough water. You can't use the toilet flush upstairs or downstairs."My partner had to have a wash in the paddling pool last weekend, because there wasn't any water and he needed to wash."In a social media post, locals have complained that they have been "putting up with it for months".Others agreed there was sometimes not enough pressure to shower or do the washing Edmonds added: "There is really low pressure, a dribble, and sometimes we are without water."None of us are happy, it's just ridiculous."
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Reservoir to shut to public during weekend heatwave
Members of the public will be barred from a major reservoir this weekend to prevent them jumping into the water during the forecast heatwave. Access to the permissive path at Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be suspended from sunset on Thursday until Monday morning. Bristol Water, which operates the site, said the decision was made as part of its routine water safety practice during extreme heat. The company apologised to visitors, but said it wanted to avoid putting extra pressure on the emergency services. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Reservoirs can be dangerous due to currents caused by pumping machinery, hidden underwater structures and their depth. Their steep sides often make it difficult for swimmers to get out. "With the extreme heat, and very little shade around the reservoir's permissive path, we want everyone to stay safe," Bristol Water said. "We know the water can look very tempting on hot days, but it can be extremely dangerous and we don't want any extra pressure on the emergency services on what will already be a very busy few days for them." Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wild swimmers defy pleas and protest in prohibited area 'We want to swim in reservoirs in England and Wales' Dozens attend trespass swim protest at reservoir Bristol Water
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Cheddar Reservoir to shut to public during weekend heatwave
Members of the public will be barred from a major reservoir this weekend to prevent them jumping into the water during the forecast to the permissive path at Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be suspended from sunset on Thursday until Monday Water, which operates the site, said the decision was made as part of its routine water safety practice during extreme company apologised to visitors, but said it wanted to avoid putting extra pressure on the emergency services. Reservoirs can be dangerous due to currents caused by pumping machinery, hidden underwater structures and their depth. Their steep sides often make it difficult for swimmers to get out. "With the extreme heat, and very little shade around the reservoir's permissive path, we want everyone to stay safe," Bristol Water said."We know the water can look very tempting on hot days, but it can be extremely dangerous and we don't want any extra pressure on the emergency services on what will already be a very busy few days for them."
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Burst water main closes Keynsham Bypass and cuts supply to homes
A major road has been closed and homes left without water after a huge water main burst. The westbound carriageway of the A4 Keynsham Bypass, near Bristol, has been closed after a section of the road was completely flooded. It is not known how many homes have been affected, but Bristol Water has confirmed a crew is on the site of the incident and is making efforts to redirect water from other areas into Keynsham and Saltford. The closure has caused significant disruption to morning traffic heading into Bristol, with long queues from the Broadmead roundabout in Keynsham trailing back to Saltford.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Burst main in Brent Knoll leaves residents without water
Residents of a Somerset village face having no water supply overnight due to a burst Water said the main in Brent Knoll burst at about 10:45 BST on Friday and had to be isolated for repairs to be made. The firm said it hopes to turn supplies back on "by morning", with water from tankers available at The Watchfield Inn, Highbridge in the BBC has contacted Bristol Water to ask how many properties are being affected. Temporary traffic lights have been put in place on the A38, outside Mill Batch Farm at East Brent, while work is carried out. Containers will be available at water collection site, but people can also take their own to be filled, Bristol Water said. A spokesperson said bottled water would be delivered to vulnerable customers."We're working as quickly and safely as possible to repair the burst and get everyone back into water," a spokesperson Water said residents who purchase bottled water while the supply is off can send a receipt to the firm for a refund of up to £10.
