#NP11 Here's a picture of the damaged main that we're working on. Thank you for bearing with us. pic.twitter.com/wjqqlV7ms0
— Welsh Water (@DwrCymru) November 25, 2015
Residents in Risca, Ynysddu and Crosskeys are without drinking water after a road contractor burst a main.
In a statement on its website, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water said: “Damage caused by a third party road contractor to one of our water mains is affecting drinking water supplies to customers in Abercarn, Crosskeys, Ynysddu and surrounding areas.
“Our engineers have worked throughout the night to fix the problem and will continue to do so throughout the day today. This is a large, very high pressure water main and a significant amount of water was lost through the damage. Both the safety of our people and the needs of our customers remains our key priority.
“We anticipate that water supplies should begin to return during the course of the day however some customers may experience intermittent supplies as work to repair the pipe continues.
“Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.”
Those needing bottled water should call 0800 052 013