Thames Water warns Bramley residents not to drink tap water due to possible quality issue

More than 600 households in Surrey were told not to drink their tap water by Thames Water. The houses in and around Bramley village were given a precautionary instruction not to use the water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. They can still use it for showering and washing hands. This happened because tests showed contamination from a fuel leak at a petrol station in the village. Thames Water found a possible deterioration in water quality in Bramley. As a result, 616 houses were advised not to use the water for drinking or cooking. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of residents. The notice will stay in place while further investigations are conducted. Local complaints about the fuel leak date back to 2021. The leak posed a risk to the broadband and telephone services of 880 BT customers. The company is working to replace sections of pipes to reduce the risk to customers. Thames Water is setting up bottled water stations for affected residents. Residents of Bramley are facing up to seven weeks without clean water due to the contamination from the fuel leak. The impact on residents is being addressed by Thames Water, local agencies, and Asda, which operates the petrol station. The health and safety of customers is the top priority for Thames Water. The situation in Bramley has led to 100 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium. Thames Water is working to address the water quality issue in the village. The company is also collaborating with other partners to resolve the problems caused by the fuel leak. Residents are being supported by local authorities and agencies during this challenging time.