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Heating Fault Cuts Water to Half Darent Valley Hospital

5/6/2026

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An heating-system fault triggered a water supply problem that isolated half of Darent Valley Hospital.
The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust said the issue started on April 28 and will last until May 9.
The trust apologized, noting the hospital stays open and water still serves surgical, intensive-care, radiology and outpatient areas.
Drinking water and hand-washing stations are provided in the affected zones, with water tests scheduled for week’s end.

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An heating-system fault triggered a water supply problem that isolated half of Darent Valley Hospital.
The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust said the issue started on April 28 and will last until May 9.
The trust apologized, noting the hospital stays open and water still serves surgical, intensive-care, radiology and outpatient areas.
Drinking water and hand-washing stations are provided in the affected zones, with water tests scheduled for week’s end.