Schools closed and homes left without water due to Southern Water fault
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fault at a Southern Water supply works has left thousands of people without water and forced schools to close. Southern Water said the problem had been caused by a "technical issue" at its Testwood Water Supply Works which meant low pressure or a loss of water supply. open image in gallery Southern Water said problem is affecting ten postcodes – SO15, S016, SO40, SO42, SO43, SO45, SO50, SO51, SO52 and SO53 An update on Southern Water’s website said: “We currently have a technical fault at Testwood Water Supply Works which means water is not leaving the site. She said: “Thankfully, we had a hot shower last night otherwise it could’ve been a real nightmare.” Stephanie Davidovitz, head of water networks at Southern Water, said: "Our Testwood Water Supply works has run into some issues.
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