South West Water wants to build the plant at Par and has been holding a series of meetings to explain the plans to residents

Opponents fear desalination plant could harm the environment

Residents are hoping the leak will be fixed amidst reservoir levels in Cornwall remaining low.

Villagers blast eight-year water leak as 'such a waste of water'

South West Water said it was caused by a blocked sewer which has now been cleared and the discharge from the outfall has stopped

A lack of rain and unusually high temperatures have brought water levels down, uncovering structures dating back hundreds of years 

A multi-agency response searched the area into the early hours of the morning, an underwater team is expected to continue the search today.

Residents in Speedwell, Eastville, Fishponds, Horfield, Kingswood, Lockleaze, St George, Southwell & Stapleton have all been affected.

People are being warned to use water wisely as the dry weather continues. South West Water says it is working hard to meet increased demand

Refill Bristol was launched in September 2015 and now has more than 200 free refill points across the city.

The Environment Agency has officially declared drought in the West Country. It's concerned the dry weather will affect wildlife.