Multiple Communities Affected by Burst Water Pipes

Multiple regions are facing water supply disruptions due to burst pipes, notably in Greencastle, Ashburton, Hemsby, and East Sussex. In Greencastle, repairs to a burst water main are expected to finish by 3 PM, affecting several local areas. Ashburton has seen ongoing water outages for three weeks, with residents reporting insufficient municipal response and repeated pipe failures. Meanwhile, Hemsby experienced significant flooding from a burst pipe, which was repaired within four hours, while bottled water was distributed to affected residents. In East Sussex, two additional pipe bursts left approximately 1,500 homes with low or no water pressure, prompting the distribution of bottled water. These incidents highlight ongoing infrastructure challenges faced by various municipalities across regions.