Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says
Summary
Water service was fixed for about 7,400 homes in Kent after many had no water or low water pressure. The problem was caused by hot weather, high water use, broken pipes, and power problems. Some areas still have issues, and people are asked to use water only for important needs.Key Facts
- More than 8,000 homes in Kent experienced water supply problems.
- Issues were from long hot weather, high demand for water, pipe breaks, and power outages.
- Water was restored in towns like Herne Bay, Rough Common, and Blean.
- Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook, and Rolvenden still have low or no water.
- Some homes in Herne Bay may have on-and-off water supply.
- A bottled water station reopened in Cranbrook, one of the worst-hit areas.
- South East Water urged customers to use water only for essential needs due to low water storage levels.
- Residents were warned it might take a few days to fully restore water supply.
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