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Discoloured water in Ipswich homes caused by pump failure

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Some customers experienced brown or discoloured water after a pump failure

Anglian Water says homes across Ipswich may have brown or discoloured after a pump failure.

Supply issues began on Sunday with the discolouration being caused by a disturbance of iron sediments in the water main, the company said.

The company reassured customers that iron in the water was harmless and the issue should be short-lived.

Any customers who experience a persistent issue with their supply should contact them, it said.

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