Thousands across UK without water and schools closed after ‘technical issue’
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A fault at a Southern Water supply works has left thousands of people without water and forced schools to close. Residents in Hampshire have been left high and dry due to a lack of water this morning. Southern Water, the supplier, has said that the problem is affecting a total of 10 postcodes – SO15, S016, SO40, SO42, SO43, SO45, SO50, SO51, SO52 and SO53.
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14 schools have been forced to send pupils home so far today, say Hampshire County Council. They said the significant disruption has been caused by a ‘technical issue’ at the Testwood Water Supply Works which has meant for low water pressure and even a loss of water entirely in some areas.
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Sandra Hall, a Hampshire resident of 30 years, told the Daily Echo she’s been without hot water all morning. She said; ‘It’s very strange because my brother lives in Pegasus Close in Southampton and he has no cold water. ‘My brother had some contact from Southern Water but we have no water at all.
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‘Thankfully, we had a hot shower last night otherwise it could’ve been a real nightmare. ‘All this right before Christmas we’ve got our fingers and everything else crossed that Southern Water can get it fixed before next week.’. Stephanie Davidovitz, Southern Water’s Head of Water Networks, said: ‘Our Testwood Water Supply has run into some issues.
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