Bottled water is being handed out to vulnerable Islanders who have been affected by a burst water main.
Hundreds of homes in the Arreton, Winford and Newchurch area are either without water or are experiencing low pressure.
A burst water man is to blame, according to Southern Water.
The issue was first reported at around 6pm last night (Friday).
Southern Water says it's been working through the night to locate the burst.
A spokesperson said:
"We’d like to apologise to any customers in the Winford, Newchurch and Arreton areas on the Isle of Wight PO36 who may be experiencing low pressure or no water this morning. We’ve been working through the night to locate a burst water pipe.
"Our teams have also worked to reroute water but a few properties may still be experiencing problems. As a precaution we will be delivering bottled water to vulnerable customers."
If you think you should be on our priority service register please ring 0330 303 0368.
*Updated
*The problem has still not been solved.
Southern Water says residents can collect bottled water from the car park opposite Newchurch Primary School.
*Updated 13.25pm
*Southern Water says the issues is still ongoing. Specialist equipment is now being brought in as the burst is in a difficult location.
"We’d like to thank customers in the #Newchurch and #Arreton areas, #IsleOfWight for their patience. Plant equipment is being brought into a difficult location close to the River Yar and we will keep you update on progress.
"We continue to deliver bottled water to customers on our Priority Service Register and we also have a water station in the car park opposite Newchurch Primary School, PO36 0NL. If you are vulnerable or know someone who is call 0330 303 0368 to be added to the register.
"We do apologise for the inconvenience this emergency has caused."
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