People in Derbyshire told not to use water after high chlorine scare

Severn Trent Water tells customers in postcodes DE11, DE65 and DE73 not to use supply as it examines reservoir problem

Around 3,500 Severn Trent customers in Derbyshire have been advised not to use their water supply because of abnormal chlorine levels.

The utility said in a statement that residents in the DE11, DE65 and DE73 postcodes should not use their water supply at all until further notice.