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Treatment works issue leaves 24,000 without water

Treatment works issue leaves 24,000 without water

Summary

Around 24,000 people in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent are without water due to a problem at a water treatment plant. South East Water is trying to resolve the issue caused by a faulty batch of chemicals. Bottled water stations have been opened to help affected residents.

Key Facts

  • About 24,000 customers in Kent are without water due to a treatment plant issue.
  • South East Water says the problem started because of a bad batch of chemicals.
  • A new batch of chemicals arrived and water quality checks are in progress.
  • Bottled water stations are available in Tunbridge Wells for affected residents.
  • The issue is expected to last until at least Monday morning.
  • Some local businesses, like pubs, are unable to open due to the water outage.
  • Local residents are using alternative water sources, like bottled water from stations.
  • The problem has caused inconvenience for residents and local businesses.
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