Isle of Wight Faces Water Crisis After Burst Main

Hundreds of Isle of Wight residents woke up to no water this morning after a water main burst overnight. Homes on Spring Walk in Gunville and nearby streets have been left dry following the early Friday failure.

Engineers Rush to Fix Leak

Southern Water quickly dispatched engineers to isolate the leak. To help with repairs, they have reduced water pressure in other parts of the network, giving them a crucial advantage in stopping the spill.

Bottled Water Supplied to Stranded Residents

Officials have stepped in to provide bottled water to those affected by the outage, ensuring residents stay hydrated until full service is restored.

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