Major Water Outage Hits South London as Burst Pipe Near Mitcham Common Disrupts Supplies
Major Water Outage Hits South London as Burst Pipe Near Mitcham Common Disrupts Supplies
Thousands of homes across south London have been left with little or no water after a large pipe burst near Mitcham Common, Thames Water has confirmed.
The incident has affected key Croydon booster stations, which help maintain pressure across the water network, severely disrupting supply to multiple postcodes including CR0, CR2, CR4, CR7, and SW16.
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A Thames Water spokesperson said:
“We’re really sorry to customers who are without water this morning. A burst pipe near Mitcham Common has caused a drop in pressure across the local system. Our teams are working around the clock to restore supply as quickly as possible.”Advertisement
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Areas Affected
Residents in the following postcode areas have reported low water pressure or total loss of supply:
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CR0 – Croydon
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CR2 – South Croydon
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CR4 – Mitcham
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CR7 – Thornton Heath
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SW16 – Streatham / Norbury
What Customers Should Do
Thames Water has issued the following advice:
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Avoid using appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers until water supply returns to normal.
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Check for updates on Thames Water’s website and local authority alerts.
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Contact Thames Water’s helpline at 0800 316 9800 if you or someone you know is vulnerable and needs urgent assistance.
Ongoing Disruption
It is currently unclear when full service will be restored, though Thames Water says further updates will be issued as repairs progress. Local schools, care homes, and businesses may also be affected.
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