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Ross Dunn

Burst water main affects hundreds of Kilmarnock homes and one primary school

Kilmarnock residents have reported water supply issues this morning after a water main burst in the area.

Homes in KA1 and KA2 have had no supply of water since the early hours of this morning.

Crosshouse Primary School has also been hit with the issue but the council says the school will remain open.

An East Ayrshire statement reads: "We’ve been advised of a burst water main in Crosshouse this morning and this is affecting water supplies at Crosshouse Primary School, ECC and communications centre.

"The schools is open as normal – we have bottled water and hand sanitiser available – but we will be linking with Scottish Water and will provide updates on the situation as soon as we have more information.

"Thank you for your patience at this time."

Scottish Water said the complaint was logged in the early hours of this morning.

A statement from the organisation reads: "Customers in the KA1 & KA2 area of Kilmarnock have reported an interruption to their water supply.

"We are currently on the way to investigate the issue and are aiming to be on site as soon as possible.

"While we investigate, please be aware that you may experience no water supply or low/intermittent water pressure. You may also experience discoloured water.

"If you have experienced flooding due to this incident and need support, please call us on 0800 0778 778 or via one of the other methods  on our contact us page."

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