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5,850 Homes Without Water Due to Pipe Burst

4/5/2026

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  • A burst pipe from Bewl Water Treatment Works left 5,850 properties across Brenchley, Matfield, Pembury and Lamberhurst without water for a third day.
  • South East Water (SEW) said supplies would be restored by Friday, though air in the system leaves higher-ground areas without water.
  • Bottled water stations opened on Saturday to assist residents.
  • The regulator Ofwat is investigating South East Water over earlier supply failures linked to Storm Goretti.