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Thousands of households have been left without water across the UK alongside schools amid a 'technical issue' at Southern Water. 

The supplier said the problem is affecting a total of 10 postcodes - SO15, S016, SO40, SO42, SO43, SO45, SO50, SO51, SO52 and SO53. 

More than 10 schools have reportedly been forced to send pupils home, Hampshire County Council said - although no schools in Southampton have closed as of yet. 

The chaos has been caused by a 'technical issue' at the Testwood Water Supply Works, which has led to low water pressure and a complete loss of water in some areas. 

Sandra Hall, of Hampshire, claimed she has been without hot water all morning.

She told the Daily Echo: 'It's very strange because my brother lives in Pegasus Close in Southampton and he has no cold water.

'My brother had some contact from Southern Water but we have no water at all.

'Thankfully, we had a hot shower last night otherwise it could've been a real nightmare.' 

The first collection point for those needing water has been opened, according to the BBC, at Places Leisure Centre in Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh. 

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Thousands of households have been left without water across the UK alongside schools amid a 'technical issue' at Southern Water 





Southern Water said the problem is affecting a total of 10 postcodes - SO15, S016, SO40, SO42, SO43, SO45, SO50, SO51, SO52 and SO53

The supplier said it is setting up three bottled water stations which are expected to open shortly. 

Southern Water said in a statement: 'We're really sorry that customers in parts of Southampton, Eastleigh , Romsey and the New Forest are experiencing either low pressure or a loss of water supply. 

'This is being caused by a technical issue at our Testwood Water Supply Works.

'Our teams are onsite and working hard to fix the fault, however this is going to take time.' 

The supplier said vulnerable customers are being handed water as a priority while the issue continues. 

MailOnline has contacted Southern Water for more information.  

List of school closures

North Baddesley Infant School

Halterworth in the Test Valley

The New Forest Academy

Cadland Primary School

Wildground in the New Forest

Mountbatten School Romsey

Orchard Junior School

Noadswood School

Greenwood School

Manor CofE Infants

Knightwood Primary

The Romsey School

Cupernham Junior

Cupernham Infants