Welsh Water called 'bullies' as they demand £7,000 each from homeowners on one street

Some say they have had sleepless nights over the issue05:17, 19 Jul 2026Residents from a row of houses in Bridgend county fear facing a bill worth thousands due to an ongoing dispute over a water pipe.‌Residents from five houses in the village of Pontycymer say they were told by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that a leak from the shared water pipe that supplies their homes would have to be repaired at their own cost.‌The Garw Valley locals say despite there being no visible signs of a leak from the back garden pipe or any loss in water pressure they have been given until the end of July 2026 to resolve the issue or face prosecution.‌They claim this is "bullying tactics" from the water board to try and make them pay for repair works despite offering no evidence of where the leak actually is.One resi