The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain tomorrow – Saturday, November 4 – that is likely to impact Southern Water’s ability to refill the network and get the plant up and running again.
It’s been warned that “flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.”
A spokesperson for Southern Water previously told the Echo: “The expected rainfall due tomorrow is likely to exacerbate the issues on site.
“This means your water supply will be disrupted into the weekend.
“We’re doing everything we can to restore water to your taps as quickly as possible.”
The company said: “We are planning to refill the network throughout this weekend.
“The refilling of the network to get water to you must be done carefully and slowly to prevent bursts, airlocks and discoloured water – and to make sure your water is wholesome. It takes around 24 hours to get back to normal.
“However, the expected rainfall due tomorrow (Saturday 4th November) is likely to exacerbate the issues on site so this may affect our plans.
“Unfortunately, this means your water supply will be disrupted into the weekend. We know how frustrating this is, we’re doing everything we can to restore water to your taps as quickly as possible.”
Among those affected are Diane Diamond and her son James.
Diane, from Dibden Purlieu, found out she had no water when we tried to wash James this morning, who is disabled and double-incontinent.
She has been using bottled water to top up her washing machine to clean his soiled sheets and described the situation as a ‘nightmare’.
