Water Crisis in East Sussex: Restoration Efforts Continue Amid Challenges

Despite repairs, over 32,000 residents in Hastings and St Leonards face ongoing water shortages due to a burst main, with full restoration expected by Monday.

Southern Water has restored water to parts of St Leonards and Hastings, but anticipates full network functionality by Monday.
3,500 homes in east Hastings temporarily lose water to prioritize supply for critical areas, including a local hospital.
Four water bottle stations have been established, and bottled water is being delivered to over 6,000 priority customers.
Local events and businesses suffer as schools and facilities like the White Rock Theatre remain closed due to the outage.
Residents express frustration over the disruption during a busy holiday weekend, with some reporting stolen water supplies.