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East Sussex Faces Christmas Water Shortages Amid Repairs

12/26/2025

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East Sussex households faced Christmas Day water shortages as Southern Water restored service after a burst water main.
The company cited very low levels at Fairlight reservoir, now at final reserves.
Areas affected included TN34, TN35, TN37, and TN38, with higher elevations hardest.
Southern Water apologized for the disruption, deploying tankers to improve supply.
Helena Dollimore (Labour MP) criticized infrastructure neglect and urged better service for pubs and restaurants.

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East Sussex households faced Christmas Day water shortages as Southern Water restored service after a burst water main.
The company cited very low levels at Fairlight reservoir, now at final reserves.
Areas affected included TN34, TN35, TN37, and TN38, with higher elevations hardest.
Southern Water apologized for the disruption, deploying tankers to improve supply.
Helena Dollimore (Labour MP) criticized infrastructure neglect and urged better service for pubs and restaurants.