Discoloured water running from taps in Stourbridge and Halesowen

Severn Trent Water issued a notice advising residents it was investigating the problem.

Samples were being taken today to try and discover the reasons behind the issue.

There is not believed to be any risk to health due to the discolouration.

A spokesman for the firm said in statement: "Today we've received reports of discoloured water from the Stourbridge, Hagley and Halesowen area.

"Our teams are out on site now investigating and taking samples.

"Discolouration is usually caused by the disturbance of mains sediments and deposits that accumulate over time at the bottom of our water pipes.

"Although unappealing, we have no reason to believe there is any risk to your health, however we understand that if you do experience discoloured water, while the supply is discoloured you may choose not to drink the water.

"To help us as well as yourself in resolving this problem, we'd advise that you run the first mains fed cold water tap in your house, normally at the kitchen sink, at a gentle rate for up to 20 minutes.

"If the supply is not clear then turn off the tap for 20 minutes and then repeat the process, you may need to do this several times before the supply is clear."