Thousands of residents and businesses in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent are bracing for a second day without reliable access to clean water, with many facing low pressure, intermittent supply, or even complete outages. An "instrument failure" at a nearby water treatment works has caused the disruption, leaving around 7,000 properties without a steady supply. South East Water has confirmed that some areas are experiencing a "complete lack of water," highlighting the severity of the issue. As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing about the impact on daily life, including hygiene, food preparation, and business operations.
People in Tunbridge Wells area face lower pressure, intermittent supply or no water after ‘instrument failure’Thousands of homes and businesses in Kent are facing water supply problems for a second day, including a “complete lack of water” in some cases, South East Water said.About 7,000 properties in the Tunbridge Wells area could face low pressure, intermittent supply or no water, after an “instrument failure” at a nearby water treatment works, SEW said. Continue reading...