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To eff and bloody blind about SE Water

28 replies

twistytwin · 17/08/2026 22:03

I know I’m not unreasonable, but I am so sick of the unbelievable incompetence of them. No running water now for five days. Five days! I’m losing my mind.

Any tips for creating a decent shower out of the shitty plastic mineral water bottles they think are an acceptable substitute for mains water would be gratefully received

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JenniferBooth · 17/08/2026 22:17

@twistytwin thats fucking disgusting The Government needs to get a bloody grip of these water companies

Fines Prison for the CEO
Unacceptable Fucking unhygienic and all the while they expect the public to make sacrifices

StillSmallVoice · 17/08/2026 22:16

I feel your pain. I am in the area and have been waiting for this to happen to us. If I can’t shower and wash my hair in the morning I am absolutely miserable.

can I mention the leaks? Everywhere! Presumably since privatisation, however long ago, the money has been going to directors and shareholders, rather than maintenance. the new build housing doesn’t help, but that’s a whole other issue.

on the plus side, the raspberries are tiny (no water) but have a great flavour, and this year’s tomatoes are plentiful, and no sign of blight.

EmeraldRoulette · 17/08/2026 22:09

Oh my God, you poor thing

Something happened to our water last week and it was awful, but it wasn’t five days. I’ve not seen anything on the news. Is this the same area that was affected earlier in the year?