A local MP says thousands of homes in Kent are without water. The claim, reported by Sky News, states that almost 8,000 homes are affected. The reports present the figure as coming from the MP, rather than citing official company or government confirmation in the material provided. No details are included in the excerpts on the cause of the disruption, the affected areas within Kent, or the expected timeline for restoration. The information is framed as a current situation affecting households, with the MP reporting that water service is not available to a large number of residents. The available summaries do not specify whether the issue is related to supply failures, repairs, or other operational problems, nor do they mention any impact on water pressure, water quality, or emergency measures. Based on the sources provided, the key point is the scale of the reported outage—nearly 8,000 homes—according to the MP, with further context not included in the excerpts.