Water supplied to tens of thousands of properties in Kent will no longer need to be boiled before drinking after quality issues were resolved.

South East Water (SEW) lifted its “boil water notice” on Friday for 24,000 homes and businesses in and around Tunbridge Wells who had experienced a loss of water or low pressure since November 29.

The company has changed its treatment processes and flushed the network, and said people can be sure their tap water is now safe.

There was initially a shutdown of the supply after a “water quality issue” at the Pembury Water Treatment Works, followed by the return of undrinkable water so that people could flush their toilets and take showers.

Affected customers will receive compensation for the supply interruption and the boil water notice.

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