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Water Disruptions Hit 6,500 Tunbridge Wells Residents

1/11/2026

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South East Water (SEW) says Tunbridge Wells customers face water supply disruptions caused by cold weather and Storm Goretti, affecting about 6,500 customers earlier this week.
Although some services have resumed, demand is exceeding supply, with normal flow in mornings but no water in the afternoons and evenings.
The company expects stabilization by January 13.
A bottled water station is available at Tunbridge Wells Rugby Football Club for affected residents.

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South East Water (SEW) says Tunbridge Wells customers face water supply disruptions caused by cold weather and Storm Goretti, affecting about 6,500 customers earlier this week.
Although some services have resumed, demand is exceeding supply, with normal flow in mornings but no water in the afternoons and evenings.
The company expects stabilization by January 13.
A bottled water station is available at Tunbridge Wells Rugby Football Club for affected residents.