We know that some of our residents and businesses in the district, including at Westfield, Brede, Crowhurst, and Sedlescombe have been affected by water supply problems due to a burst pipe in the Hastings and St Leonards area.
Southern Water has completed work on the pipe which is located in woodland. Most areas have had supply resume, however, some areas are expected to see disruption into Tuesday evening (7th May 2024).
Most areas will have had their water supply resume over the course of the weekend; however, some areas are expected to see disruption go into Tuesday evening (7th May 2024). A fleet of water tankers are delivering to key locations and bottled water is being supplied to affected customers on the Priority Services Register.
Three bottled water stations are also open at Asda in St Leonards (TN37 7AA), at Tesco in Church Wood Drive, St Leonards (TN38 9RB), and at Sea Road in Hastings (TN38 0AG).
Bottled water stations remain open at the following locations:
| Address | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tesco, Church Wood Drive, St. Leonards, TN38 9RB | Closed – 12:00 7/5/24 |
| Pelham Place Car Park, Carlisle Parade, Hastings, TN34 3AD | Closed – 8/5/24 |
| Asda, Battle Road, St. Leonards, TN37 7AA | Closed – 8/5/24 |
| Sea Road, Hastings, TN38 0AG | Closed 8/5/24 |
| Hastings Academy, Rye Road, TN35 5DN | Closed – 7/5/2024 |
For regular Southern Water updates, please visit: Water supply issue – St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
If you are vulnerable, or need access to water for medical reasons, and have not received a water delivery, please call 0330 303 0368.
Published: 3rd May 2024
