Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says
South East Water has restored supplies to 7,400 properties in Kent following disruptions caused by hot weather and infrastructure issues. While most areas are back online, some residents in Benenden and surrounding areas continue to face low pressure or intermittent supply.
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Image source, Simon Jones/BBC Image caption, SEW said issues were a result of prolonged hot weather, high demand, recent pipe bursts, and overnight power issues
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.
Mike Court, South East Water incident manager, said earlier supplies had been restored to homes in Herne Bay, Rough Common and Blean.
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