Water Supply in Elgin Avenue / Shirland Road

Thames have now provided more information regarding the supply problems in some roads in Maida Vale yesterday:

"Following routine maintenance and cleaning of a water main in SutherlandAvenue, W9, last night, higher than normal levels of chlorine were detected in the local supply. The cause was established as two unsealed valves within the pipe system. Once identified, the valves were sealed and the pipes were flushed to remove any residual traces."

Although we have been advised by public health bodies that the levels during this event posed no significant risk to public health, we recognise that they were beyond acceptable limits for our customers. Customers who reported a strong taste or smell of chlorine were advised as a precautionary measure not to use the water for drinking, cooking or washingand alternative supplies were delivered to the affected areas.

Sampling and flushing of the network continued until 4am, when customers were notified that the water was safe to drink and use. Thames Water notified all relevant authorities, including the Health Protection Agency, Westminster City Council and the Drinking Water Inspectorate."

If any resident still has a problem with their water supply, please call Thames Water on 0845 9200 800.

And please do let us know if we can be of help in any way on this matter.

Jan

(All roads that may have been affected by this problem: Elgin Ave, Lanhill Rd, Walterton Rd, Chippenham Rd, Oakington Rd, Shirland Rd, Surrendale Pl, Sutherland Av, Chippenham Rd, Marylands Rd, Saltram Cres, Second Ave, Great Western Rd, Warlock Rd, Fermoy Rd, Portnall Rd, Grand Union Cl, Fernhead Rd, Bravington Rd, Edbrooke Rd, Sevington St, Harrow Rd, Walterton Rd, Goldney Rd, Fordingley Rd, Woodfield Rd, Hormea Rd, Grittleton Rd, Denholme Rd).