Water supply crisis not good enough, watchdog says
Summary
A water supply problem in Kent and Sussex, England has left 23,000 South East Water customers without water. The issue, blamed on a storm and power cut, led to calls for the company's CEO to resign. The company is working to restore water and has set up collection points for affected residents.Key Facts
- 23,000 customers of South East Water in Kent and Sussex have faced water supply issues.
- The company blames Storm Goretti and a power cut for the disruptions.
- The Consumer Council for Water criticized the company's ability to handle weather-related challenges.
- Kent County Council leader and several MPs called for the CEO, David Hinton, to resign.
- Water supply restoration is ongoing, with expected relief for some areas by Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Collection points for water have been set up, but some priority customers reported not receiving deliveries.
- Local businesses and schools have also been affected by the water shortage.
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