Several households have little to no water as Southern Water faces a fourth day of water supply issues.
Customers have been told to expect an "intermittent" supply of water today as the company continues to tackle the water supply problem.
Around 3,500 people are still affected by the loss of water since the supply was cut on Wednesday.
In an update posted to their website, the company said that work continued overnight and the system has been “cleaned, disinfected, and refilled.”
It reads: "We are now focused on water quality testing.
"We operate to the very highest legal and regulatory water quality standards so this is going to take time."
The company added that it is hoped their Otterbourne site "returns to full operations" late this evening.
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This is the second time in two months water supply has been interrupted.
Thousands of people across Southampton and Hampshire have been affected.
Since this morning, the company has been dealing with a burst water main on Winchester Road in Southampton.
This has contributed to the city-wide water supply issues.
Southern Water has apologised for the disruption.
A spokesperson said: “We know that we have a responsibility to provide our customers with a safe, reliable supply of water.
“It’s a responsibility that we take very seriously.
“We know that our customers are frustrated that their water supply has been interrupted twice in two months.
“We are so sorry and we’re working to get you back into supply as quickly as possible.”
Three bottled water stations have been provided by Southern Water at the following locations:
- Cantell School - Violet Road, Southampton, SO16 3GJ
- South Winchester Park & Ride - Winchester, SO21 2FG
- IBM Hursley - Hursley Park Rd, Winchester, SO21 2JN
In light of this, Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes is calling for an inquiry into the company and for a debate in parliament on their failings.
Speaking to the BBC, she said: "We need to make sure that we have a consistent and reliable supply of clean drinking water into homes across the city of Southampton.
"At the moment we don't, so I think it's perfectly reasonable to describe this as a mess."
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