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How big is London's water network?
London's water network is vast and complex, serving over 15 million people across its supply area, including parts of Surrey. It comprises thousands of miles of pipes, reservoirs, and treatment works. This incident affecting 15,000 properties highlights the scale of potential disruption when a key part of this extensive infrastructure fails.
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