Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Tunbridge Wells Faces Severe Water Crisis
Tunbridge Wells, a town in Kent, has been facing a big problem with its water supply.
A chemical issue at the water treatment plant caused many homes and businesses to lose water or have very low water pressure.
This has been going on for about six days.
People have been struggling to do everyday things like flushing toilets, taking showers, and drinking water.
Some have had to use temporary toilets and share bathrooms with neighbors.
Schools, businesses, and other places have had to close.
The water company is working to fix the problem, but it's taking longer than expected.
The local MP is asking for a lot of money to help businesses that have been affected.
Everyone is hoping the water will be back to normal soon.
A chemical issue at the Pembury Water Treatment Works caused a severe water crisis in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Up to 24,000 homes experienced a complete loss of water or low pressure for about six days.
Residents have had to resort to strip-washes and use temporary toilets due to the water shortage.
Schools, businesses, and community centers have closed, and a boil water notice remains in place.
The local MP is demanding £18.5 million in compensation for affected businesses.
- Who
- Residents and businesses in Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- What
- Severe water crisis due to a chemical issue at the Pembury Water Treatment Works
- When
- Started on Saturday, 29 November
- Where
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Why
- A bad batch of coagulant chemicals caused water treatment issues
- Location
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Duration of Outage
- Six days
- Cause
- Bad batch of coagulant chemicals
- Affected Homes
- Up to 24,000
- Compensation Demanded
- £18.5 million