Thousands of properties in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent experience water supply disruption, South East Water says. The company attributes the problem to a technical issue at a local water treatment works, including an “instrument failure,” which affects how water is treated and distributed.
According to reporting from multiple outlets, around 7,000 properties face reduced service. Residents and businesses may experience low water pressure, intermittent supply, or in some cases no water at all. Coverage indicates the disruption is ongoing, with some areas facing the issue for a second day.
South East Water describes the underlying cause as a failure within equipment at the treatment works and says it is working to resolve the issue and restore normal supply. The company’s updates focus on the scope of the impact across the Tunbridge Wells area and the range of symptoms affecting customers, from low pressure to complete lack of water.
