People have been left without water after a treatment works was forced to shut down.
Those living in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area have been had their taps run dry after an issue, which South East Water first posted about at about 1.30pm today.
Taps have run dry in the Tunbridge Wells area
The firm says its Pembury water treatment works is experiencing “an issue”, resulting in the site closing.
“This has caused the dependent local drinking water storage tanks to run low,” its website states.
“Unfortunately, this has stopped the boosters from working.
“These are required to pump water to properties located on ground higher than the treatment works.
“Customers in these areas may now experience loss of supply or low pressure.”
Bottled water stations have opened. Stock picture
A bottled water station is open until 10pm today (Saturday) at Sovereign Way East Car Park in Tonbridge.
“Our customer care team has been delivering bottles of water to all customers on our priority services register who have indicated to us that they would be unable to collect water from a bottled water station,” South East Water added.
“If you would like further updates via text or email please click on the links below and an automatic update will be sent to you.”
