Lithgow's water supply is being affected in multiple areas due to water mains breaks.
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A break has been repaired in the areas of Cook Street and Lett Street, Lithgow City Council stated.
"Service to residents should not have been affected, but it is advised to run a tap to ensure water is clean should dirty water be present," a statement from water director Daniel Buckens stated.
A break followed in Coalbrook Street.
"Council is currently undertaking repairs and it is expected that normal service should be returned within the next hour," Mr Buckens stated.
Upon return of normal service, residents may experience dirty water for a period.
Council stated it would endeavor to minimize this by flushing the mains.
Before using the water for domestic purposes, residents were advised to run a tap to ensure the water is clean and any dirt released into the system has been flushed.
Council has experienced a number of water main breaks that are still effecting the following areas:
- Great Western Highway, Lithgow that services the areas of Lee Street to Bayonet Street. Affected areas may experience reduced water pressure and/or no water at all. Lithgow Council advises due to the extent of the break repairs are expected to take approximately 3-4 hours and updates will be provided as further information becomes available.
- Park Parade, Lithgow. Council at this time cannot determine the extent of the break and therefore cannot advise of the time that it may take to complete repairs to resume normal service. Again, Council will endeavor to provide updates as further information becomes available at this point there in estimated time for the resumption of service.
- Bayonet Street, Lithgow. Council has been advised of a leak, crews are currently assessing to determine the extent and will undertake repairs once other repairs are completed.
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