water supply

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Runoff from wildfire burn areas or bacteria such as E. coli could enter sinkholes connected to Roaring Springs Cave and reach the water supply.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

South East Water has been under scrutiny since November, when 24,000 customers lost water supply or pressure in the Tunbridge Wells area.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

This comes as nearly 800 properties across three villages in Kent experienced several days of water supply disruptions from Saturday until Tuesday.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

If the temperature remains constant, they’re going to consider shutting down the secondary water supply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

When banking stops, credit stops, and when credit stops, trade stops, and when trade stops—well, the city of Chicago had only eight days of chlorine on hand for its water supply.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis