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Residents in an area of Worthing are still without water this evening (Tuesday, March 21) following a burst water main earlier today.

Southern Water said repairs were taking longer than expected.

In a statement on its website this evening, the firm said: “We’re really sorry that customers in the BN11 and BN14 area of Worthing are out of supply due to a burst water main at Newland Street, Worthing.

“We’re working as quickly and safely as we can to fix the burst, but this is taking longer than expected.

Southern Water apologised to customers in the Newland Road area of Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

“We’re supporting the network with an increased tankering operation and we aim to get water supply back to customers as soon as possible.

“We’re really sorry for the inconvenience and distress this is causing.

“Repairs are continuing to the burst main affecting some customers in the BN11 and BN14 areas of Worthing.

Worthing burst water main: Residents still without water as repairs ongoing