Residents told to boil tap water due to bacteria

Dozens of residents have been told to boil tap water before consuming it due to fears of bacterial contamination.

The Boil Water Notice was issued on Sunday for four locations in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire.

Portsmouth Water said a routine quality test over the weekend found a "possible presence of bacteria" although it did not specify what type.

The firm said it was delivering bottled water to everyone affected.

The notice affects Martin Close, Bullfinch Court, Magpie Way and Chaffinch Way.

On its website, the firm said it was working to confirm the test result which came from a fire hydrant in Martin Close.

It posted: "You must boil the water from your tap before you drink it, brush your teeth, clean your dishes or even give it to your pets.

"Please continue to boil your tap water for the next two days or until we notify you that our sampling results have come back clear."

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