A burst water main affected thousands of people in the Maidstone area this morning, some of whom were without water for over 12 hours.

It's after the main at Sutton Road in Langley burst yesterday afternoon.

People living there, as well as in Park Wood, Coxheath and East Farleigh all experienced low pressure or lost their supply completely.

Four schools were also affected but it is believed they managed to stay open.

The company said the burst pipe was repaired by 9.30am but some homes may continue to have low pressure until this afternoon.

They also issued this advice: "When your supply is back on, if you notice that your water becomes white or cloudy, discoloured or has sediment, we advise the following: Let your first incoming tap, usually the cold water kitchen tap, run slowly until the water becomes clear.

"Don't use your washing machine, dishwasher, shower or hot water until the water clears. Brownish discolouration is usually caused by harmless natural deposits in the mains that have been disturbed. White or cloudy discolouration is usually caused by air in the water, which will clear in time."

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