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Water Woes Hit North Essex Residents
18 Jul
Summary
- Hundreds report water outages in north Essex.
- Waste plant operator Indaver investigates water availability.
- Anglian Water, facing its own hosepipe ban, is involved.
Residents in north Essex are grappling with severe water supply issues, prompting an investigation by the operator of a local waste plant. Indaver, which has managed the Rivenhall incinerator near Silver End since last summer, confirmed it has also encountered difficulties with water availability.
Local councillor Paul Thorogood stated that "hundreds" of people have lodged complaints regarding the lack of water. One affected resident described the severity, noting they "can't run the taps" at times. Anglian Water, the provider for the waste facility and surrounding homes, has confirmed that "multiple teams" are actively working to resolve the situation.
This developing issue occurs shortly after Anglian Water implemented a hosepipe ban for its broader customer base, indicating significant pressure on local water resources. The concurrent problems raise concerns about the resilience of the water infrastructure in the region.
