Possible water contamination is investigated at housing estate
Problems at the Marleigh development in Fen Ditton were first reported on Thursday.
A water company is investigating possible water contamination at a housing estate near Cambridge, with residents enduring five days without drinkable tap water.
Problems at the Marleigh development in Fen Ditton were first reported on Thursday, with people initially told not to use tap water.
From Monday they were told not to drink it, but that it was safe for them to wash, shower and do laundry.
“We continue to work with the UKHSA (Government agency the UK Health Security Agency) in the light of the continuing lab-test results to identify what the contaminant might be and when we can sound the all clear,” he said.
“It is hoped that this will be soon. Until then, IWNL will continue to supply bottled water.”
He said that “progress has been made in the testing of the water”.
“We are now able to move the instruction from ‘Do not use’ to ‘Do not drink’,” said Mr Trounson.
“This means that residents can wash, shower and bathe safely, as well as do their laundry.”
“The water company is keeping us updated on developments surrounding the situation, including their results from recent water samples, which led to them moving their instruction notice from ‘Do not use’ to ‘Do not drink’, for residents in the area.
“This is normal practice as a precautionary measure whilst sampling and testing is undertaken by the water company.
“There have been no reports of anyone becoming unwell.”
