Hundreds in London flats left without regular running water since last year
Summary
Hundreds of residents in east London flats have had little or no running water for over seven months. The housing association Poplar Harca has delayed repairs, causing difficulties for families in cooking, cleaning, and hygiene.Key Facts
- Nine blocks of flats in Tower Hamlets, east London, have had water shortages since last summer.
- Residents have to use bottled water and access public shower facilities to manage daily needs.
- The housing association Poplar Harca delayed necessary repair works to improve water pressure.
- Poplar Harca blames the water supplier Thames Water for low water flow but also plans costly building works.
- A formal legal process, called section 20 consultation, is slowing repair work because leaseholders must agree on costs.
- Some flats are owned by residents who must share upkeep costs with the landlord.
- Legal experts say urgent repairs could be done first, with consultation handled later.
- Residents, including vulnerable groups, say current solutions are inadequate, especially during heatwaves.
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