News · 24 May 2026
Welsh Water tells thousands to boil drinking water
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In Rhondda Cynon Taf, thousands of inhabitants are mandated to boil their mains water supply before using it for drinking, preparing food, or cleaning their teeth. On Friday, Welsh Water distributed a precautionary alert due to a malfunction in the chemical purification system at Maerdy Water Treatment Works. Distribution points for bottled water are being arranged to serve consumers in the 24 affected areas.
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