Thousands in Hastings could face Christmas with no water after mains pipe bursts

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Helena Horton Environment reporterDecember 23, 2025 at 08:39 PM

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Thousands of households in Hastings, England, may face water outages starting Christmas Eve due to a burst mains pipe discovered Tuesday morning in a woodland north of the town. Southern Water is working to repair the pipe and is delivering bottled water to vulnerable residents as a precaution. Residents are urged to conserve water and avoid stockpiling. This incident follows a similar outage in May 2024 caused by another burst pipe that was previously identified for replacement. Local MP Helena Dollimore has criticized Southern Water for infrastructure neglect and is demanding action to support residents and businesses. The company is taking measures to mitigate the impact of potential supply disruptions.

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Helena Dollimore 60% Southern Water ×570% Hastings ×480%

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Very Negative

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Hastings

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