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Christmas Eve Water Woes in Hastings
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Hastings faces Christmas Eve water supply risk due to a burst mains pipe.
- Southern Water is delivering bottled water to 15,000 vulnerable residents.
- Local MP expresses frustration over potential water outage on Christmas Eve.
A burst mains pipe has created a risk of water supply interruption for thousands of residents in and around Hastings, East Sussex, on Christmas Eve. Southern Water confirmed that as a precaution, they are delivering bottled water to around 15,000 individuals registered on their priority list.
The affected postcodes include TN31, TN33, TN34, TN35, TN36, TN37, and TN38. While the company stated that water supplies had not yet been impacted, the proactive delivery of bottled water underscores the potential severity of the situation.
Hastings MP Helena Dollimore expressed significant frustration, noting the limited water supply and the possibility of a complete outage on Christmas Eve. The incident has caused considerable concern among the local population as the holiday approaches.
