Welsh Water provided an update regarding the report of a leak on the road to Mitchel Troy’s Recycling Centre.

This was followed up after reports were made to Councillor Richard John and Councillor Jayne McKenna last week.

A Welsh Water spokesperson said: “We received a report of a leak on the road to Mitchel Troy Recycling Centre on Friday and attended the site promptly to assess the issue and plan the repair.

“Due to the unusually large size of the pipe, the repair required specialist fittings that are not standard stock and had to be specially ordered.

“Those fittings have now been delivered, and our teams began the repair first thing this morning. We will complete the work as quickly and safely as possible and thank customers for their patience while this essential repair is carried out.”

Councillor Richard John, said: “It’s extremely frustrating that after a week long-leak near the recycling centre that now residents across Mitchel Troy Common and Lydart have lost their water supply due to a burst main.

“It’s still unclear whether these two incidents are related, but Welsh Water have advised us that with the prolonged warm weather and dry ground, the risks of burst mains do increase.”

Councillor Jayne McKenna said: “It does seem that many residents have now had their water supply restored but may continue to experience low water pressure while the repairs are carried out.

“This is a timely reminder to encourage elderly, disabled or vulnerable friends and relatives to register for the Welsh Water Priority Service Register so they are on the company’s radar should there be a break in service.”

You can apply to join the register here: dwrcymru.com/en/help-advice/priority-services

For previous information, read more here.