Residents across the Isle of Wight have reported strange coloured water coming from the taps since the recent floods.

From brown and white in Ventnor, to a greenish hue in East Cowes, there have been concerns about how safe the water is.

We asked Southern Water for advice.

A spokesperson said: “Discoloured water from your taps is normal after a supply interruption such as the one we’ve seen on the Isle of Wight recently.

"This is usually temporary and disappears once the network settles. 

"If the water is cloudy and white, try leaving it in a glass for a few minutes to see if it clears, this will be air trapped in the water as the pipes refilled. 

"If the water has a brown or black colour, run your tap for a few minutes and it should clear. If this doesn't work, turn the tap off, wait 20 minutes and try again. 

"It’s fine to use your water as normal when your water runs clear.  

"You can also find out more information on our website - My water looks unusual

"If you are still concerned about discolouration, please call us on 0330 3030368.”

Ventnor and nearby areas were recently affected by low pressure and a loss of water.

Bottles of water were delivered to residents.

The water supply returned to normal today.

It followed 12 days of bad weather and flooding on the Isle of Wight.