Water Supply Issues Persist in Surrey and South London After Treatment Works Fault

SES Water is working to restore normal service following a critical valve failure at the Cheam Water Treatment Works, affecting thousands of residents and key facilities.

• Residents in Sutton, Morden, Epsom, and surrounding areas faced water supply disruptions, with some experiencing complete loss of service due to a fault at the Cheam Water Treatment Works.
• SES Water has set up bottled water stations in Ewell and Epsom to support affected residents, with plans to establish additional stations as needed.
• The company is prioritizing restoring supply and coordinating with essential services, including St Helier Hospital in Sutton, to address urgent water needs.
• SES Water attributed the disruption to a critical valve failure and acknowledged that reserve levels were insufficient to meet demand during repairs.
• Local MP Luke Taylor criticized the response, calling for more immediate measures and additional water stations to better support impacted communities.

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