Severn Trent has issued an apology to the thousands of Nottinghamshire households left cut off from the water supply for more than 12 hours on Sunday.
Residents of Bingham, Radcliffe-on-Trent, East Bridgford, Lowdham, Upper Saxondale and Flintham were among those affected after a mains water pipe burst in Epperstone and had to be repaired.
@RichMathias Hi – The burst has been repaired and supplies restored. If you still have an issue can you please DM your details. Justine.
— Severn Trent (@stwater) February 22, 2016
Tweet: Some people in Bingham were still without water this morning
Severn Trent had to bring in a new length of a pipe to repair the damage, which was so bad a car fell into the sink hole it created.
The company said on Monday: “We’d like to apologise to everyone who’s been affected because we’re very aware of how difficult it is to be without water for so long.”
During the shortage, which created problems from difficulty in getting water to livestock to mild inconvenience, some people took to social media to generate some stiff-upper-lip spirit using classic Notts humour.
Here’s a rundown of some of the best posts from across the weekend.
5. Water load of madness
One Twitter user thought the lack of water might be affecting people’s judgement.
@stwater dehydration is causing madness in NG12 pic.twitter.com/bl4FUu38IK
— Juliet Roche (@JulietRoche2) February 21, 2016
4. No water, no choice
People in Bingham said without water alcohol was the only option and used the shortage as an excuse for a tipple.
All I’ve had to drink today is wine #nowaternochoice #bingham @stwater 🙂 pic.twitter.com/svcbKHitUE
— Laura Hampton (@lauralhampton) February 21, 2016
3. Don’t panic
Others were preparing for the very worst just hours into the shortage.
If you’re living in and around Bingham, Radcliffe on Trent and East Bridgford …..!! @stwater pic.twitter.com/8MguuczAjL
— susan (@cheepcheepbird) February 21, 2016
2. Dishes mountain
Elsewhere the backlog on the draining board was the main concern.
Im struggling this morning @stwater , let’s get that water main in Eperstone fixed! pic.twitter.com/MvQUGbJINQ
— Adam Cope (@AdamCope0511) February 21, 2016
1. Toilet trouble
One thing about having your water cut off – the toilet doesn’t flush. This was a particular problem in one household.
Curry night last night, houseful of guests that stayed over, woke up to find no water supply. Thanks @stwater, you’re the best ?
— Mike (@MikeTheFish79) February 21, 2016
