Wednesbury burst water main live as street flooded and dozens of homes affected

Residents advised to boil water after main bursts in Wednesbury

Homes left without water after burst water main in Wednesbury

A major water main has burst in Wednesbury, flooding a street and leaving dozens of homes without water.

The burst, which happened at around 10am on Wednesday, has caused significant flooding on Walsall Street, with water gushing out of the road.

Severn Trent Water engineers are on the scene and are working to fix the problem.

The company has advised residents in the affected area to boil their water before drinking it.

The burst water main is the latest in a series of problems to hit Severn Trent Water in recent months.

In March, the company was fined £1.3 million after it was found to have caused a major pollution incident in Shropshire.

And in February, the company apologized after a burst water main in Birmingham left thousands of homes without water.

What should you do if a water main bursts near your home?

If you see a water main burst near your home, you should:

• Call the water company immediately.
• Turn off your water supply at the stopcock.
• Avoid going near the burst water main.

You should also be aware of the following:

• Burst water mains can cause flooding, so be prepared to evacuate your home if necessary.
• Burst water mains can also cause damage to property, so make sure to take photos of any damage.
• Burst water mains can contaminate water supplies, so it is important to boil your water before drinking it.