Southern Water repairing burst mains pipe in Hastings

Southern Water customers in Ore and Guestling near Hastings reported that they had either low or no water pressure after a water main burst on Saturday afternoon.

The water company says they are in the process of repairing the issue but that many customers still remain without supply this afternoon.

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A spokesman for Southern Water said on their website: "We are aware that a few customers are still experiencing low or no pressure. We are looking into this at present and will get full supply back as soon as possible. 

"Our repairs are progressing and we will soon have an update on our vital work."

Hastings MP Sally-Ann Hart said on social media that the outage had affected 1,018 homes.