Wolverhampton North East MP has raised water supply issues in her constituency with the Environment Secretary, as the problems continued over the weekend.
Severn Trent said that water supply to parts of Wolverhampton has been affected by incredibly high demand, resulting in low pressure. They have provided vulnerable residents with bottled water and extra water tanks have been brought in, but Jane is urging Severn Trent to also consider offering compensation to affected customers.
Now she has raised the issue with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George Eustice MP, and asked for an investigation so that future problems do not arise.
In particular, Jane wants the existing infrastructure to be looked at, to make sure that similar water supply issues do not happen again in future.
Jane said: “I am very concerned about the water supply problems that many of my constituents have experienced over recent days. With vulnerable and elderly residents continuing to stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak, it is absolutely vital that they have access to a steady supply of water.
“I have spoken to Severn Trent several times, who inform me that the problems are due to an increase in demand. But with summer fast approaching, I want to make sure that these problems are resolved quickly, and compensation to affected customers should be considered.
“I have now raised this with the Environment Secretary, who has promised to investigate the situation and work with Severn Trent to resolve these problems. Anybody who is affected and urgently needs water can register with Severn Trent to receive bottled water delivered to their home.”
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