16/01/2015

150 Properties Without Water In Draperstown

Approximately 150 properties in Draperstown are without water due to an air lock in the system, NI Water confirmed.

Staff are currently working in the area to resolve the issue.

In a statement the firm said: "NI Water fully recognises this is a frustrating experience for our customers, and can assure them we are doing everything possible to restore water supplies as quickly as possible."

An alternative water supply is available in Draperstown from NI Water's plastic water tanks which are located at 82 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown.

They are located in the layby opposite the primary school.

(CD/MH)

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