Main Burst at Bewl Water Disrupts Water Supply in Sussex and Kent
Thousands of homes in the South East are without normal water service after a main burst linked to a treatment works in East Sussex. Around 5,000 properties served by South East Water have reported low pressure or no water.
Location and cause
The fault stems from a key pipeline that draws from Bewl Water. The main burst in Sussex has disrupted water supply across nearby areas.
Communities along the Kent border are also affected, despite the source lying within Sussex infrastructure.
Repair work and expected restoration
Engineers are on site conducting repairs. The company says the job is more complex than first thought.
If work proceeds as planned, water supplies are expected to be restored later today. Lower levels in storage tanks increased the number of customers affected.
Impact on residents and services
Support measures are in place for those without tap water. Bottled water stations have been set up.
- Deliveries of bottled water to vulnerable residents.
- Temporary distribution points for affected households.
Several schools closed in the worst-hit areas. Some businesses faced the prospect of temporary shutdowns due to lack of running water.
Wider context and advice
The incident follows supply problems earlier this year. Tens of thousands of customers were affected across Sussex and beyond in prior outages.
Regulator Ofwat is already investigating South East Water over repeated incidents. Customers have been urged to follow updates and conserve water where possible.
Filmogaz.com will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
