Tens of thousands of households continue to face significant disruption across various regions as their water supply remains cut off following the severe impact of Storm Goretti. The powerful storm, which swept through the area earlier this week, caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including critical power lines essential for operating water treatment facilities and pumping stations.
South East Water has confirmed that a substantial portion of its customer base is still without running water. The utility provider is actively engaged in a massive logistical operation, prioritizing the delivery of emergency water supplies to individuals registered on its priority services list. This list typically includes vulnerable customers, such as those with medical conditions, disabilities, or the elderly, who are most at risk during extended service interruptions.
Crews from both the water company and power distributors are working tirelessly around the clock to address the outages. The primary challenge lies in restoring electricity to the affected water infrastructure, which is a prerequisite for resuming normal operations. Residents in affected postcodes have been advised to check for updates on estimated restoration times, although full recovery is expected to take several more days in some of the hardest-hit areas. The disruption has led to considerable inconvenience, impacting daily routines and essential hygiene for tens of thousands of people.
