Part of water system fixed at country house

Work to replace part of the water system at a Derbyshire stately home has been completed after fears its water supply could be contaminated.

Kedleston Hall, near Quarndon, closed to visitors for over a week in October while investigation work into the water quality at the site took place after a routine check found there could be bacteria in its water.

The National Trust, which runs the 18th Century mansion house, said the mains water will stay off in all public areas until it "meets the standards" for drinking water.

The house will remain open, but there will be a more limited offer at the restaurant, and the toilets will still be open, said the trust.

A spokesperson from the trust said: "We are still working through a thorough testing regime and continue to take a cautious approach, as the health and safety of our supporters and team will always be the highest priority.

"We will only restore mains water to the property once we are assured it fully meets the standards for drinking water.

"There is not expected to be any disruption to visitors, and we will remain open, although, as a precaution, the water remains switched off in all public areas."

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