Warning issued to hundreds in Surrey by Thames Water due to tap water quality concerns
- Up to 616 homes in Bramley, Surrey, advised not to use tap water for drinking or cooking.
- Thames Water's precautionary measure follows tests revealing deteriorating water quality linked to a historical fuel leak.
- Residents face restrictions on tap water usage amidst ongoing complaints and health concerns.
Hundreds of people in Surrey were told not to drink tap water because tests showed the water quality might not be good. This happened in Bramley, a village near Guildford. The company Thames Water asked 616 homes in Bramley to avoid using tap water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. They did this to keep people safe. The government is looking into what happened to make sure it doesn't happen again. The water problem in Bramley might be linked to an old fuel leak from a petrol station. This leak could have affected the water quality. The politician Jeremy Hunt, who is running for election in the area, said they are giving out bottled water in the village. They are also fixing the pipes to make sure the water is safe to use. Thames Water is working to help the affected homes. They are delivering letters and bottled water to these homes. They are also setting up places where people can get more bottled water. The government is investigating the issue to find out what went wrong. They want to make sure the water is safe for everyone to use. In the past, there was a similar problem in Brixham, Devon, where people got sick from contaminated water. The water company there had to say sorry for what happened. It's important to make sure the water we drink is clean and safe.