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Update: Thousands of residents in South Yorkshire still without tap water after bacteria is found

Update: Thousands of residents in South Yorkshire still without tap water after bacteria is found

Residents in parts of South Yorkshire are still being warned not to drink their tap water because of levels of bacteria in it.Customers in 3,600 properties in the village of Thorne, near Doncaster, have been contacted by Yorkshire Water.In a letter send to those affected, Yorkshire Water said: We're giving you this advice after consulting with your local Public Health England Protection Unit and the Environment Health Team at your Local Authority.


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3,600 homes warned not to use tap water after bacteria fears

3,600 homes warned not to use tap water after bacteria fears

Thousands of people in a South Yorkshire town have been warned not to use tap water for drinking or cooking after high levels of bacteria were detected.Former Labour leader Ed Miliband said he is "very concerned" over the situation affecting 3,600 properties in parts of Thorne, near Doncaster, and the neighbouring village of Moorends, which is in his constituency.Yorkshire Water said on its website: "Customers in 3,600 properties in the village of Thorne, near Doncaster, have been told not to use their tap water for drinking or cooking.


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Thorne villagers without tap water over bacteria fears

Thorne villagers without tap water over bacteria fears

Customers at 3,600 properties in a South Yorkshire village have been told not to use their tap water.Yorkshire Water said "high levels of bacteria" had been detected in water supplying Thorne near Doncaster.The firm has apologised and delivered bottled water to those affected.