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Thames Water crews search for burst main after Witney homes left without water

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Residents of Witney have experienced disruptions to their water supply following a suspected burst water main.

Properties in the OX29 postcode area have been left without water entirely or have experienced significantly reduced water pressure.

Teams from Thames Water have been deployed to the area to investigate the issue.

Efforts are underway to reroute water supplies in order to restore service to affected households.

Reports from some residents indicate that water has already begun returning to their properties, though pressure levels remain below normal standards.

According to Thames Water, specialist crews are examining the area for the suspected burst main.

The company has requested that anyone who spots a burst pipe contact them directly.

Work to divert water around the affected section is continuing, with the expectation that supplies will be restored as pressure gradually builds back through the pipes.

Residents have been advised that while pressure may initially remain low, normal service should resume once repairs to the damaged pipe have been completed.

The company acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the disruption and stated that every effort is being made to return conditions to normal as quickly as possible.

Thames Water has apologised for the impact on local residents and confirmed that operations are focused on resolving the situation promptly.

The company has advised that similar incidents are typically addressed within a 12-hour timeframe.

Support through the Priority Services Register remains available for customers who require additional assistance.

Residents can expect to receive further updates as the situation develops.

Separate to the water supply issue, approximately 4,900 households in the OX29 area experienced an unplanned electricity outage on Monday evening.

Southern Power Distribution, operating under the SSEN brand, successfully restored power to the affected properties later that night.

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