Thousands in Kent Left Without Water After Major Incident

Residents in several towns across West Kent have been left without running water for several days due to a significant burst water pipe that damaged critical equipment at a South East Water treatment works. Approximately 7,000 properties in Kings Hill, Wateringbury, Yalding, West Kingsdown, Borough Green, Hadlow, and Five Oak Green have been affected, with South East Water working to repair the damage but unable to provide a timeline for when normal supplies will be restored. In response to the crisis, the company has deployed tankers to supply water directly to storage tanks and set up bottled water stations for residents. Local frustrations have mounted as many families struggle without access to water for basic needs, leading to complaints about communication from South East Water. The company has apologized for the inconvenience and is prioritizing assistance to vulnerable residents while continuing repair efforts. Meanwhile, the government has announced plans to invest in infrastructure to prevent similar issues in the future.