Latest news with #waterpressure
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Water supply problems in Tytherington lead to paddling pool washes
People living in a village near Bristol say they are experiencing ongoing low water pressure problems leading to one family having to wash in a paddling residents in Tytherington, near Thornbury, say the situation is "beyond a joke" and is "absolutely appalling".Tracey Edmonds, who lives on Tytherington Hill, said: "It has just got worse and worse."The BBC has asked for an explanation from Bristol Water but has not yet had a response. "You'd get times when there would be water upstairs and just a dribble downstairs, and it just built up and built up and now we can be without water three or four hours both morning and evening," Ms Edmonds said. "You can't use the washing machine and you can't use a dishwasher because there's not enough water. You can't use the toilet flush upstairs or downstairs."My partner had to have a wash in the paddling pool last weekend, because there wasn't any water and he needed to wash."In a social media post, locals have complained that they have been "putting up with it for months".Others agreed there was sometimes not enough pressure to shower or do the washing Edmonds added: "There is really low pressure, a dribble, and sometimes we are without water."None of us are happy, it's just ridiculous."
CBS News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Boil water advisory lifted for 3 Twin Cities suburbs following reported malfunction
A boil water advisory for three cities in the northwestern Twin Cities metro — Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope — has been lifted, officials said Monday afternoon. The advisory was issued by the Joint Water Commission on Sunday morning due to what New Hope city officials reported as a malfunctioning valve in the Golden Valley water tower, which all three cities use. The issue resulted in a temporary loss of water pressure in the system. Golden Valley officials said in a news release on Monday that all residents and businesses can resume regular water use, though the Minnesota Department of Health recommends the following: Run cold-water faucets for five minutes or until the water is "noticeably colder." Throw away any existing ice from ice makers. Flush the feed lines of ice makers, hot water heaters, water coolers and any other water storage container with "at least one full tank volume." Clean water softeners and filters. Replace disposable filters. Officials said data about the incident is still being collected, and a "comprehensive update" will be released when more details are confirmed. Note: The video above originally aired July 13, 2025.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Precautionary boil water advisory issued for parts of New Orleans East
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A precautionary boil water advisory was issued for parts of New Orleans East on Thursday, July 10. According to officials with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, water pressures fell below 20 psi during maintenance. The water pressure has since been restored, but further maintenance will resume at a later date. Orleans Parish Sheriff to restart suspended re-election campaign SWBNO officials say the precautionary boil advisory will remain until samples are returned that prove the water to be safe. The advisory spans the following areas: Morrison Road from Berg Road to Dune Drive Dune Drive from Morrison Road to Hayne Boulevard Hayne Boulevard from Dune Drive to Berg Road Chef Menteur Highway from Industrial Parkway to Chef Menteur Pass, which includes the Venetian Isles subdivision and including businesses along the Industrial Parkway and Intracoastal Drive Old Gentilly Road from Inner Harbor Navigation Canal to Elaine Street Elaine Street from Old Gentilly Road from Intracoastal Waterway Intracoastal Waterway from Elaine Street to Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from Old Gentilly and Intracoastal Waterway Residents are advised to use boiled or bottled water until further notice. Anyone with questions can call the SWBNO at 3 challenges industry with transparency New Orleans City Council overrides Mayor Cantrell's veto on French Quarter trash contract, Charity Hospital Building partially collapsed in New Orleans French Quarter Democrats push for school funding Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination attempt Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Water flow restored to residents in south West Palm Beach, Palm Beach
People living in south West Palm Beach and south Palm Beach are celebrating not just the Fourth of July, but the return of their water pressure at full capacity.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Open hydrants across NYC causing discolored water, low water pressure in homes, DEP says
With the recent heat wave, many are people are using fire hydrants to cool off, however the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning people not to. The DEP said their warning is not only for safety concerns, but because of the impact it can have on the water in your home. Beth DeFalco, deputy commissioner at the New York Department of Environmental Protection, says record numbers of open hydrants are causing a widespread issue among the boroughs with discolored water and low water pressure. "We saw almost a near record use of open hydrants and water flow. Probably the highest use that we've seen in at least a decade, if not more. It can cause brown water issues if you disturb some of the sediments because you're not using the right tools and opening it correctly. So that's another thing that we're concerned about. But the biggest concern that we're seeing right now is low water pressure," DeFalco explained. 1,000 gallons of water per minute The DEP is encouraging people to reach out to a local fire department and get the correct sprinkler head. DeFalco said firefighters will install the sprinkler heads for free, and the sprinkler heads will also help cut down on the amount of wasted water. "So an open hydrant that doesn't have a cap on it uses about a thousand gallons per minute of water. A hydrant that's got a cap on it uses about 25 gallons per minute. So yesterday we saw, you know, upwards of a million gallons a day," DeFalco said. Valerie McCray said there have been open hydrants in her Bronx neighborhood. "Yesterday was 20 kids, about 25 kids in that water. Today there's nobody. Look at him. He washing his car. That's the only thing they're doing," said McCray. McCray, who lives near one of the opened hydrants, noticed a difference with the water flowing out of her toilet and faucets. "Right now is not discolored but is so low you can't even wash the dishes," McCray said. According to the DEP, illegally opening a fire hydrant can result in fines of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 30 days or both. If you see a fire hydrant illegally open you are encouraged to call 311 immediately. Click here to learn more about the DEP warning about illegally opening fire hydrants. You can email Erica with Bronx story ideas by CLICKING HERE.
