Thames Water has issued a precautionary “do not drink” notice to 617 households in Bramley, Surrey.
This advisory follows recent test results showing elevated levels of hydrocarbons in the water supply, which are linked to a previous petrol station spill.
Residents are instructed not to use tap water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth.
They can, however, continue to use it for showering and washing hands.
Thames Water has been conducting additional water sampling in the area since October 2023.
Bottled water and informational letters are being delivered to affected properties.
Thames Water is also setting up bottled water stations at Bramley Community Library and Artington Park & Ride.
Tess Fayers, Operations Director for the Thames Valley and Home Counties said: “We are already on site in the village proactively replacing sections of our pipes on Horsham Road to reduce the risk to our customers.”
An Asda spokesperson said: “We are continuing to work closely with Thames Water and other partners to address the issues we inherited after acquiring the Bramley PFS site.
“We recognise the impact this has had on the residents of Bramley and share their frustrations. We are committed to working with all parties to resolve this situation as quickly as possible.”
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