Livid' Tunbridge Wells residents forced to boil water after supplies finally return

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"Royal Tunbridge Wells residents say they are livid after thousands were told they must boil their tap water once it returns after going almost a week without supplies. South East Water (SEW) has apologised after 24,000 customers across Tunbridge Wells, Pembury, Frant and Eridge began experiencing a loss of water or low pressure on Saturday. On Wednesday, the company said the water quality issues that caused the initial shutdown had returned."

The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, producing investigations and documentaries while refusing paywalls to keep journalism accessible. The outlet requests donations to fund reporters and on-the-ground coverage. In Royal Tunbridge Wells, around 24,000 South East Water customers experienced loss of supply or low pressure after water quality issues prompted shutdowns. The company apologised and said quality problems returned, deciding to continue pumping for hygiene but impose a 10-day boil-notice for drinking water. Local residents reported using rain butts and buckets to flush toilets and described difficulty maintaining cleanliness for young children.

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