South East Water

“Drinking water supplies have been restored to about 7,400 properties in Kent which have been experiencing no water or low pressure, South East Water (SEW) has said.”

“More than 8,000 customers were affected by the latest supply disruptions, which SEW said was a result of prolonged hot weather, high demand, pipe bursts, and power issues.”

“As many as 1,388 properties faced problems, South East Water said, when interruptions began in the early hours of Friday in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden, all in Kent.”

“including more than 4,600 properties in Bredgar, Borden, Doddington and Teynham being affected earlier this month.”

“During the May bank holiday, 18,000 properties in several areas of Kent were affected, with the company blaming soaring temperatures for the increased demand.”

“Last month, SEW expanded the hosepipe ban to cover 2.4 million people across the south of England in response to record-breaking temperatures.”

“Overnight power issues left a further 200 properties in the Wraik Hill area of Whitstable without full supply.”

“up to 833 properties in three Kent villages were left with low pressure or no water for a second day”

“started at about 19:45 BST on Saturday”

“anticipated supply interruptions would continue throughout Sunday evening”

“SEW confirmed repairs to a burst water main on Swattenden Lane had been completed and the system recharged”

“multiple pipe bursts and low water levels had caused airlocks in the network, affecting a small number of customers”

“A bottled water station was open at Challock Village Hall”

“a bottled water station is open at The Weald Sports Centre in Cranbrook”

“More than 8,000 South East Water customers have been affected by water supply issues across various parts of Kent.”

“about 400 properties had low pressure or no water after pipe bursts and high demand during the hot weather.”

“Overnight power issues left a further 200 properties in the Wraik Hill area of Whitstable without full supply”

“At about 19:00 BST on Monday, South East Water said supplies had been restored for 800 properties in the Charing, Challock and Molash areas.”

“Residents were warned using a hosepipe could result in fines of up to £1,000.”

“10km (6.2 miles)”