South-east London homes left without water for fourth day

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 11:03 · Archive

Homes in Dulwich and Sydenham have had no or low water pressure for four days as Thames Water repairs burst pipes.

Water supply problems across south-east London entered their fourth day as Thames Water continued repair work on multiple burst pipes. Customers in parts of Dulwich and Sydenham have experienced low water pressure or supply interruptions since Saturday, 11 October. Thames Water said its teams worked through the night and installed additional equipment to stabilise the water network.

Repairs are underway at several locations. Crews are currently working on burst pipes on Sydenham Rise, near the Horniman Museum. Once completed, work will move to Dulwich Common and then to a leak at the junction of Lordship Lane and London Road at Wood Vale. One burst on Lordship Lane has already been repaired. Thames Water warned that customers in high-rise buildings may continue to experience lower water pressure during periods of high demand while work continues.

Water tankers are being used to pump additional water into the network. Traffic management remains necessary during repairs, with temporary three-way traffic lights and pedestrian crossing arrangements in place on Sydenham Rise. Thames Water warned travellers in the area to allow extra time for their journeys. The company previously said the repairs were likely to take a few days to complete.

How it is being reported

• LIVE as several burst pipes in south-east London leave homes without waterA series of burst water pipes have left homes in south-east London without water.News Shopper · 14 Oct, 10:49
• LIVE as several burst pipes in south-east London leave homes without waterA series of burst water pipes have left homes in south-east London without water.This Is Local London · 14 Oct, 10:49
• South-east London homes left with no water for a FOURTH DAYWater supply problems are continuing across south east London for a fourth day as Thames Water works to repair a series of burst pipes.This Is Local London · 14 Oct, 10:25
• South-east London homes left with no water for a FOURTH DAYWater supply problems are continuing across south east London for a fourth day as Thames Water works to repair a series of burst pipes.News Shopper · 14 Oct, 10:25

In this story: Thames Water · Dulwich · Sydenham · Horniman Museum · Lordship Lane · Sydenham Rise

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