Thousands of households in Bexhill, Battle and Ninfield have spent a second day without water and electricity as utility companies struggle to fix problems following Storm Eunice.
South East Water said Storm Eunice on Friday resulted in power failures at some of their treatment sites, which is causing problems with the water supply in the Bexhill and Battle areas. They’re working with UK Power Networks to fix this as quickly as possible.
Shelves of all local supermarkets have been reported to be empty of bottled water.
Bottled water stations were set up today for those without facilities, and are ready to reopen on Tuesday is supplies do not return. The stations are located at Mount Street Car Park in Battle, Sedlescombe Village hall and Bexhill Angling Club.
South East Water have issued this statement on its website:
“STORM EUNICE UPDATE 7am 21 February: Repairs are continuing by UK Power Networks to restore electricity to areas hit by Friday’s Storm Eunice and the high winds of last night. Electricity is a crucial element during our drinking water production at our Water Treatment Works, underground storage tanks and to pump it along miles of pipes to your homes and businesses. As a result you may still be experiencing low water pressure, no water or an intermittent water supply due to UK Power Networks having to turn the power on and off when carrying out the repairs. If you still have electricity but no water, that’s because the power to pump the water to you is coming from another area. Please be reassured we are doing everything we can and our water technicians have been working throughout the night to get your water supply returned as quickly as possible when the power issues are resolved. Due to this being out of our control we can’t give a time when all supplies will be back to normal.”
Customers with additional needs can register for the Priority Services Register by contacting the Customer Care team on 0800 952 4000
