Frustration mounts over Kent water supply disruption
Summary
Many people in Kent are facing water supply problems because of high demand during hot weather. South East Water has set up bottled water stations but has been criticized for not being prepared and for infrastructure issues.Key Facts
- About 18,000 properties in Kent are affected by water supply outages.
- The high demand for water in the heat is a main cause of the problem.
- South East Water opened bottled water stations in several locations including Herne Bay.
- Residents report issues like low water pressure, no water, and brown water.
- Businesses such as a jam maker have stopped some operations due to lack of water.
- People with health issues and pets find the shortages especially hard.
- Local MP Sir Roger Gale says the disruption is unacceptable and calls for immediate solutions.
- South East Water said its reservoirs are at critical levels and it has pumped much more water than usual recently.
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