'Major' water main burst causes flooding in the Black Country as repair work continues
A major water company is working to repair two burst water mains in Bloxwich and Wednesbury which have led to localised flooding.
South Staffs Water reported a burst main on Stafford Road on Monday 4 November, which it says is affecting water supplies in Norton Canes, Great Wyrley, Bloxwich and Cannock.
In a statement, South Staffs Water said: "There has been a burst main on Stafford Road, Bloxwich, which is causing low pressure and interrupting water supply for customers located in WS3, WS6 and WS11 postcodes.
"We have received reports of localised flooding and understand that properties will have their supply impacted in Norton Canes, Great Wyrley, Bloxwich and Cannock. West Midlands Fire Service are on the scene and assisting us with the response.
"Our teams are on site working to repair the burst, and aim to restore all supplies as quickly as possible.
"We're sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience. Watch this website and follow our social channels for updates."
Water collection points
South Staffs Water have set up a water collection point at the McArthur Glen outlet in Cannock (Car Park E) to help customers without water.
This point will serve people in Norton Canes, Great Wyrley, Bloxwich and Cannock who are without water.
A burst water main on Leabrook Road, Wednesbury caused localised flooding. Pictures from John Staines
Meanwhile, teams are continuing to carry out repairs on a water main which burst in Wednesbury at the weekend, causing major flooding and road closures.
West Midlands Fire Service sent several fire crews at the scene on Saturday 2 November, including Tech Rescue vehicles and a High Volume Pump on Leabrook Road North.
The road was completely flooded and people were advised to avoid the area.
South Staffs Water has said: "We are still responding to a burst main on Leabrook Road, impacting customers in Wednesbury, Bloxwich and Darlaston. Properties in WS3, WS4, WS10, DY4 and B62 postcodes have been affected.
"The burst main has been isolated and the next step is to fix the problem. Our team are working with West Midlands Police and West Midlands Fire Service in a multi-agency incident response."
The A41 Black Country New Road was closed in both directions from A461 (Navigation Roundabout, Great Bridge) to A461 (Steel Roundabout, Wednesbury).
South Staffs Water says it continues to work to resolve the issue and has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
The water company says the burst main has now been isolated and the next step is fixing the problem.
A separate main which burst in Dick Sheppard Avenue in Tipton at the weekend has been repaired. Posting to X, South Staffs Water said: "We have repaired the burst and are working directly with a small number of customers who have reported that their supply has not yet returned to normal.
"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for bearing with us."
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