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East Sussex Residents Face Weeks Without Water
8 Jun
Summary
- Residents in Rodmell, East Sussex, have endured over five weeks of water supply issues.
- Tankers are temporarily supplying water, but information remains scarce.
- Local officials and the MP are demanding transparency and a resolution timeline.
Residents in Rodmell, East Sussex, are urgently seeking answers from South East Water due to ongoing water supply disruptions lasting more than five weeks. The company is using tankers to maintain water flow into the mains network.
However, customers have expressed frustration over a perceived lack of information regarding the fault, repair efforts, and when normal service will resume. Oliver Rathbone, chair of Rodmell Parish Council, stated that residents have been "left in the dark."
Concerns about communication failures and infrastructure issues have been raised by local representatives and MP James MacCleary. Residents have experienced reduced water pressure, with some properties receiving little to no water during certain hours.
Local officials emphasize that while unexpected failures can occur, access to a reliable water supply is essential. They are calling for transparency, accountability, and regular updates from South East Water. Clarification is also being sought regarding the role of a local pumping station.
