Everything to do with the Conwy Valley

[Hugo]

Not even a drop from the taps in Colwyn Bay     

[Dave]

You are not alone...we are at an elevated level so it might be some time yet.

[Robert2020]

water back on at the top end of Great Ormes Rd(model train end) but just heard that the Fairways Estate has a major leak ...road flooded
Photo is the water distribution point in Westshore carpark...steady stream of cars during the day and no issues

[Hugo]

Seaside village suffers burst water main just as homes started to get supplies back
A localised burst is impacting parts of Deganwy

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/seaside-village-suffers-burst-water-30813379

[Hugo]

Following on from Robert's report      Live updates as road 'explodes' in Llandudno due to burst water main
The incident happened as water system refilled following major burst in Dolgarrog on Wednesday

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-updates-burst-main-leaves-30792861

[Hugo]

Water supply 90% back despite overnight bursts

However, some people in "more elevated areas" are waking up on Sunday morning to a fourth day without water and will have to wait until the afternoon for supplies to be restored.                     


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx8nkg4v21o

[Hugo]

No sign of the water supply coming back here on Upper Colwyn Bay although the town had the water supply back yesterday       

[Hugo]

I was fast asleep in the early hours and was awakened by a sound like thunder coming from our loft, this was quickly followed by continuous howling from our dog.     I soon realised that our water supply was back on and everything seems to be ok with the plumbing and heating this morning thank goodness

[SteveH]

Good to hear Hugo........

Dwr Cymru response to second burst speculation
Dwr Cymru has responded to reports that the mains at Dolgarrog has burst again.

They said: "In response to speculation on social media. There has not been a second burst on the pipe.

"A potential leak has been identified on the pipe at the site of the burst water main by our Bryn Cowlyd water treatment works, but it is not impacting on recharging the network. Our teams are still mobilised on site and we are monitoring the situation very closely. If needed, we will conduct anyfurther repair under controlled circumstances when there is a low risk of impact on customer supplies. Before any repair is undertaken, we are refilling our network to provide sufficient storage to make the repair.”

[Cambrian]

Hugo

Glad to hear all is well now.  Part of Upper Colwyn Bay is fed from the Pant y Gloch service reservoir just off the Llanrwst Road.  There is a pumping station at the junction of the Old Highway and King's Drive just inside the wood.  A stone-built structure which a first sight looks like a small cottage.  This pumps up to the reservoir so if the "town" mains go dry, nothing will go up the hill and the system will empty.

[Hugo]

Thanks Cambrian,  I'm really glad that we are back to normal now and won't take things for granted in the future.     On Friday when the water had been switched off I took our dog Teddy on to the Bryn Cadno Nature Reserve for one of his daily walks.     Bryn Cadno is just below the Pant Y Gloch reservoir and sometimes water is released from the reservoir and it goes in to a pond in Bryn Cadno.       It's stagnant water and the mud is like an oily sludge and Teddy has been in there a few times!

It was only while I was up there that it crossed my mind "what if he goes in the pond, what could I do with no water to wash him" ?     Anyway for once he was a good dog and nothing happened thank goodness

That pumping station on the Old Highway always seems to be leaking but when we had the recent icy spell,  King's Drive was like a river so it's a good job it didn't freeze over or it could have been lethal

[Hugo]

Five areas of Conwy still experiencing water supply 'interruptions' and the reason why
An update has also been issued on a feared leak at Bryn Cowlyd water treatment works
I spoke to a neighbour at about 4.00 pm today and he has a friend who is a farmer in Bryn Y Maen and unfortunately he was still cut off from the water supply


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/five-areas-conwy-still-experiencing-30824214

[Hugo]

Tens of thousands of plastic water bottles will be collected by Conwy Council with one condition
The recycling operation after last week's water shortage will be a 'massive task'
Tens of thousands of empty plastic water bottles from the water shortage that hit Conwy last will be collected by council recycling teams - but only if they are in clear bin bags.


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tens-thousands-plastic-water-bottles-30829152

[Hugo]

Welsh Water slammed at Conwy Council meeting
Old Colwyn councillor Cheryl Carlisle thanked volunteers and council staff for pulling together before calling for a public inquiry into the crisis.

Cllr Carlisle claimed those in poor health had been left without water and said security guards at water stations had turned people away with small children.
 

https://ct.moreover.com/?a=55830746297&p=14e&v=1&x=VP9zgF82egLdBqZsSCxB3Q&u1=ND&u2=up-urn:user:PA187552270

[SteveH]

Welsh Water slammed at Conwy Council meeting
Old Colwyn councillor Cheryl Carlisle thanked volunteers and council staff for pulling together before calling for a public inquiry into the crisis.
Cllr Carlisle claimed those in poor health had been left without water and said security guards at water stations had turned people away with small children.
 
https://ct.moreover.com/?a=55830746297&p=14e&v=1&x=VP9zgF82egLdBqZsSCxB3Q&u1=ND&u2=up-urn:user:PA187552270

“The priority lists of Dwr Cymru did not work.

This article is highlighting a big problem, I was supposed to be on the priority/vulnerable list, but at the time of writing have only received a total of 6 litres of water from Dwr Cymru.

I have since been advised to double check each year with the major services to ensure my details are up to date, I mentioned before
that my information may have been deleted in a 'Data Dump' after the pandemic, I suggest everyone involved double check.