‘Demand on network due to hot weather’ causing discoloured water across Wrexham

A number of residents across Wrexham have reported issues with ‘discoloured water’ this evening, with demand on the Dee Valley Water network due to the hot weather cited as the cause.

The issues, which are affecting residents across several parts of Wrexham, were reported shortly after 6pm this evening.

Has anyone got a problem with white cloudy water in the hightown area of Wrexham @Wrexham @wrexhamcbc

— Sal P (@Purplestar21) June 25, 2018

Same in rhosddu!

— kathryn (@kfjone) June 25, 2018

We got cloudy water in gwenfro

— Wayne Dibble Bullock (@Wales72) June 25, 2018

We had it in Trevor too but it’s clearing up now

— Kirsty Jones (@klouj28) June 25, 2018

That's our water. I've run the tap for minutes on end but it's not clearing. pic.twitter.com/lS58ZQZAxT

— ginger cat (@CatOk365) June 25, 2018

A statement published by Dee Valley Water this evening says: “We are currently receiving calls from the Wrexham area of aerated water (milky appearance) this is being caused by current demand on our Network during this hot spell of weather.

“We would like to reassure our customers that air in supply poses no threat to health and will gradually disperse of its own accord.

“Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.”