Schools closed and homes left without water due to Southern Water fault

Southern Water said the problem was caused by a ‘technical issue’ with bottled water stations now being opened for impacted customers - (PA)

A fault at a Southern Water supply works has left tens of thousands of people without water and forced schools to close.

Southern Water said the problem had been caused by a "technical issue" at its Testwood Water Supply Works which meant low pressure or a loss of water supply.