Edinburgh residents were left without water for several hours this morning as Scottish Water carried out urgent repairs to a burst water pipe.
It is understood that the problem was first reported at around 05:30am on January 5 in the Longstone area of the capital.
Neighbours took to social media to report waking to find no running water from taps in. their homes.
Repairs were carried out for over an hour and it is not understood if the works have been completed.
Scottish water says that it will take around an hour for all customers in the area to have their water supply restored.
Those in the area have also been warned that they may experience a change in water pressure as well as some discolouration in the water.
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On their website, they gave an update shortly before 08:00am, it said: “Repairs to a burst water pipe which caused the interruption to water supplies for customers in Edinburgh have been completed.
“We estimate it will take up to 1 hour for all customers to have their water supply restored. The water supply will gradually come into service for customers during this period.
“While the supply is being restored please be aware that you may experience no water supply, low / intermittent pressure or discoloured water. Please see our "Unplanned Interruptions to Your Water Supply" factsheet which contains more detailed information on the temporary issues you may experience.
“If you require additional support, please use this link to sign up as a Priority Services Customer.
“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. ”
Scottish Water has been contacted for comment.
