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Hundreds without water in Hassocks following burst water main
Overview
A burst water main in Hassocks, West Sussex, has left hundreds of customers without water. South East Water reported that 686 customers were affected by the leak, which was described as complex due to its location on a bend and difficult ground conditions. A bottled water station has been established at a nearby Tesco in Burgess Hill, and the company stated that supplies are expected to be restored by Saturday evening.
Key points
- A burst water main in Hassocks left 686 customers without water.
- South East Water described the repair work as complex due to a difficult ground condition and its location on a bend.
- A bottled water station was opened at the Tesco in Burgess Hill until 22:00 BST.
- South East Water delivered bottled water to vulnerable customers on its priority services register.
- A separate burst pipe in Herne Bay, Kent, was successfully repaired by early afternoon.