Council issues apology after tap water turns putrid brown and smells of petrol

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A council has been forced to issue an apology after the tap water in the local area turned a putrid brown colour and began smelling like petrol.

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Westminster City Council has said sorry to residents of Morgan House in Pimlico for the issues in the tap water that began in April 2025.Tenants on the Lillington and Longmoor Gardens Estate have been living with concerns about their water supply for more than a year, with many still too frightened to drink from their taps due to what they regard as inadequate testing by the council.During a meeting on July 7, council officers committed to issuing a formal written apology to every resident in the block.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say They also pledged to carry out comprehensive testing across all relevant water supplies in the building to confirm the water is safe for consumption, alongside a full investigation into what caused the discolouration and foul odour.Ernest Stafford, an estate resident, spoke out after the July 7 meeting, saying:...

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