South East Water supply disruption hits thousands of properties in Kent
Summary
Thousands of homes and businesses in Kent are experiencing water supply problems due to a failure at a water treatment plant. South East Water is working to restore normal service by replenishing storage tanks and providing bottled water to affected customers.Key Facts
- Around 7,000 properties in Tunbridge Wells are affected by low water pressure, irregular supply, or no water.
- The problem started after an instrument at a local water treatment works failed.
- South East Water expects water supplies to return, at the earliest, later on Sunday evening.
- Bottled water stations are open at a Tesco store and a rugby club in Tunbridge Wells for those without water.
- Water tankers are being used to increase stored drinking water and support the impacted areas.
- South East Water serves about 2.3 million customers in southeast England.
- The company has financial troubles after a difficult year, including fines and leadership changes.
- It has enough cash until July 2027 but will need new loans soon to continue operating.
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