South East Water (SEW) has confirmed that up to 833 properties in Charing, Challock, and Molash are experiencing low pressure or no water supply. The disruptions started at about 19:45 BST on Saturday due to reduced water levels in local storage tanks, caused by prolonged hot, dry weather. Incident manager Mike Court apologised for the disruption and assured that SEW teams are working to resolve the issue as a matter of urgency.
830 homes in Kent face water supply disruption
UKPulse Local DeskUp to 833 properties in Charing, Challock, and Molash have low pressure or no water supply due to prolonged hot, dry weather.
- Water supply issues started on Saturday evening in the three Kent villages.
- A bottled water station has opened at Challock Village Hall.
- Properties in the villages were previously affected by water supply interruptions in May.
Why this matters: The disruption affects residents' access to drinking water, especially during hot weather.
What this means for you: If you live in Charing, Challock, or Molash, you may experience low pressure or no water supply. You can collect bottled water from the station at Challock Village Hall.