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Fife Water Main Bursts, 1000 Homes Cut Off
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Around 1,000 homes in Fife experienced supply disruption.
- A complex burst water main in Kennoway caused the outage.
- Scottish Water deployed specialist equipment and tankers.
A major water main rupture in Kennoway, Fife, has led to a severe disruption, impacting water supplies to around 1,000 homes. The incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon, has necessitated continuous repair efforts by a dedicated team from Scottish Water.
The repair is proving to be a complex operation, taking longer than initially anticipated. To facilitate the work, specialist equipment, including large capacity pumps, is being deployed to clear a substantial volume of surface water. Scottish Water has confirmed that bottled water has been distributed and will continue to be provided, prioritizing customers on their Priority Services Register.
