Water supply issues affect more than 4,000 homes
Summary
About 4,500 homes in Kent, UK, are having water supply problems due to an electrical issue at a treatment facility. South East Water is working to fix the issue, and supplies should return soon. An ongoing investigation looks into repeated water supply failures in Sussex and Kent.Key Facts
- Approximately 4,500 homes around Maidstone in Kent are facing water supply problems.
- The issue is caused by an electrical fault at a treatment facility.
- South East Water is refilling pipes slowly, expecting water to return later today.
- About 320 properties in Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, also have intermittent supply due to a power outage.
- Bottled water is available at a collection point in Bidborough.
- Water supply issues affected 30,000 people in Sussex and Kent earlier this week.
- Ofwat, the water regulator, is investigating repeated water supply failures in these areas.
- Additional bottled water stations are set up in various locations for affected residents.
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