Severn Trent workers were today visiting homes damaged after a water main burst in the Black Country to discuss paying for repairs – as the 10,000 customers left without running water were told they will not be compensated.

Thousands of gallons of water flooded Stow Heath Lane, East Park, Wolverhampton, leaving the street under 2ft of water.

Residents described “waves” of water gushing towards their homes.

Tony McKenzie, aged 50, had to move valuables upstairs but his carpet and electrical items were destroyed by water.

Crowds of residents in their dressing gowns gathered in the street after the main burst at 7.30am yesterday, knocking off supplies to 10,000 homes in Willenhall and Wednesfield.

Running water was today back on at all of the homes after Severn Trent reconnected supplies up until 7pm last night. But Severn Trent today said no-one affected will receive compensation because the connections were restored quickly.