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Customers asked to boil tap water during heatwave after pipe burst to be compensated

BBC UK Wednesday 27 May 2026, 12:51 UTC 1 min read
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Welsh Water is compensating customers in Rhondda Cynon Taf who were affected by a five-day boil water notice during a heatwave. The compensation offered is £20 per day to those impacted by the pipe burst.

Welsh Water to pay £20 a day to customers in Rhondda Cynon Taf affected by five-day boil order.
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