Hundreds still without water for fifth day
On Wednesday, South East Water said up to 3,000 customers in Whitstable, Seasalter and surrounding areas had no water or low pressure due to the recent heatwave.
Some residents in the affected areas told the BBC how they felt "defeated" by the situation.
The company told customers it was "very sorry" and said its teams had worked throughout Saturday night.
"We know how distressing and frustrating it is to be without water and have specialists across the business supporting the work being done," it added.
The company said although it had removed the trapped air from its pipes, the work was "extremely difficult and time consuming" and about 500 properties would continue to have supply issues through to Sunday night.
It added the leak on Canterbury Road, Whitstable, outside The Two Brewers pub, was fixed on Saturday night under a road closure.
"Diversions will be in place to safely guide traffic around the affected area," the company added.
"There are five tankers pumping water into the local area so some customers may see intermittent supplies."
Two bottled water stations have opened: a drive-through at Sainsbury's, Reeves Way, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3QS, and a walk-in service at 129C Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4SD.
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