LARGE parts of Gwent are experiencing issues with their water supply, due to power outages in the area.

Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water have reported that there are problems across much of the region today (Monday, November 1), due to “operational issues”.

The problem was first reported at 5pm.

At this time, it is believed that many residents in Gwent have been left with low pressure, or discoloured water in their homes and businesses.

What’s more, some households have been left with no water at all.

It comes as a result of a power outage.

Areas directly impacted by the trouble include Pontypool – from Griffithstown to Blaenavon, all areas of Abergavenny, Abertillery, Gwehelog and the surrounding areas of Usk.

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What is being done about the outage?

According to Welsh Water, who published an emergency update this evening, work is ongoing to restore supplies as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, tankers have been brought in to maintain supply through the night in these areas.

While this continues, residents have been warned that water may be discoloured while work to restore the supply is carried out.

People are being advised to get their water from the cold water kitchen tap until this clears up.

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Statement from Welsh Water in full

A Welsh Water spokesman said: “We are aware of customers with no water, low pressure or discoloured water, this is due to power outages in the area.

“Wales Supplies should be restored, we will continue to tanker to the area to maintain supplies throughout tonight you may experience some discolouration when the supply is restored. Please run the supply from your cold water kitchen tap until clear.

“We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Discoloured water: Everything you need to know

Typically, discoloured water is caused by a disturbance of deposits in the water pipes.

This includes when a water main is shut off – either due to maintenance work, or in an emergency.

Discoloured water is unlikely to be harmful to a person’s health – though it is worth avoiding drinking all the same.

It can be cleared out by flushing taps through – taking a few minutes usually, or 45 minutes at most.

The advice given is to avoid washing clothes until these problems are resolved.

That being said, if clothes end up being discoloured as a result of this, they can typically be restored to their usual colour by washing them for a second time once water is at a normal colour.