Welsh hospital warns patients and staff over tap water issue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 19:15 · Archive

Staff and patients at Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran have been told not to drink tap water after a supply problem was identified on Monday.

An issue with the water supply at Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran was first identified on Monday evening and remains ongoing. Staff were sent an internal message on Tuesday instructing them not to drink tap water as a precaution, whilst toilets could continue to be flushed and water could be used for handwashing where it was running clear. The hospital is seeking advice from microbiology about whether the water is safe for drinking.

The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which manages the hospital, said its estates and facilities teams are working to resolve the issue. The majority of taps in patient and staff areas have been fitted with filters allowing water to be used safely. In a statement, a health board spokesperson said: 'Our water safety plans have been enacted and there is no risk to patients or staff with filtered water available across the site.' The health board has not disclosed what caused the water supply problem.

How it is being reported

• Grange University Hospital staff told not to drink tap water after supply issueGrange University Hospital staff told not to drink tap water after supply problems; Aneurin Bevan University Health Board says filtered water is available.South Wales Argus · 28 Oct, 18:00
• Welsh hospital warns patients and staff to not drink tap waterThe issue has been ongoing since Monday eveningWalesOnline · 28 Oct, 15:55

In this story: Grange University Hospital · Aneurin Bevan University Health Board · Cwmbran · Wales

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