Water outage hits Edgware and Mill Hill residents
Affinity Water is investigating a fault affecting multiple north west London postcodes.
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A significant water outage has left people without supply across north west London and Edgware. Affinity Water confirmed on November 9 that it is investigating an unspecified fault that is impacting multiple postcodes.
Affected Areas and Postcodes
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The fault is affecting customers in postcodes NW7, NW9, HA8, and HA9. This includes a number of neighbourhoods within the London Borough of Barnet and surrounding areas. Affected locations include Mill Hill, Edgware, Colindale, and Burnt Oak. Other areas experiencing disruption are Kingsbury, Queensbury, Canons Park, and Wembley.
Advice for Residents
Affinity Water has advised residents to minimise water usage while the fault is being investigated. Customers are recommended to avoid using appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers. The water company also suggested that if water is still available, residents should store some for drinking purposes. This is in case supplies need to be temporarily switched off to allow for repairs.
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Affinity Water stated, “We’re really sorry about this, we’re working to get your water back to normal as soon as possible.” Technicians are en route to assess the situation.
Questions this report answers
+Which areas are affected by the water outage?
The water outage is affecting residents in north west London and Edgware, specifically in postcodes NW7, NW9, HA8, and HA9. This includes neighbourhoods such as Mill Hill, Edgware, Colindale, Kingsbury, Queensbury, Burnt Oak, Canons Park, and Wembley.
+What is causing the water outage?
The exact cause of the water outage is currently unknown. Affinity Water has stated that it is investigating an unspecified fault. Technicians have been dispatched to assess the situation and work towards a resolution.
+What should residents do during the outage?
Affinity Water advises residents to avoid using water-intensive appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. If you still have water, it is recommended to store some for drinking in case supplies need to be temporarily shut off for repairs.
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