WINSFORD residents have been told not to worry by United Utilities following reports of discoloured water.

A number of residents in the CW7 postcode area have called the water regulator to say that their tap water is ‘off-coloured’.

United Utilities has said that this is a result of a disturbance to water mains in the area.

A company spokesperson said: “Our pipes have naturally occurring sediments and minerals which can get disturbed from the bottom of the pipes every now and then, normally when we have carried out a repair or have replaced a section of water main.

“We know it doesn’t look nice but don’t worry, it’s unlikely to be harmful and will settle down again with time.

“You can help by letting your cold water tap run at a slight trickle until your water runs clear again.

“In the meantime, we’ll be keeping an eye on this to make sure your tap water returns to normal again as quickly as possible.”