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East London flats without reliable water supply for up to a year

11 August 2026 · in 80 words

East London flats without reliable water supply for up to a year

Hundreds of householders in nine Tower Hamlets blocks have been without a consistent water supply for up to a year. Residents are unable to wash, clean, or flush toilets for long periods each day, impacting their health and daily lives. The landlord, Poplar Harca, states they are working with Thames Water to address the intermittent low pressure.

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