Hundreds in London flats left without regular running water since last year

Hundreds of residents in east London have been without regular running water for more than seven months, The Guardian reports. In nine Tower Hamlets blocks, taps have been running dry repeatedly, forcing residents to use bottled water and leaving them unable to flush toilets. Some residents suspect that nearby building developments may have strained the area's water supply. Their landlord, Poplar Harca, a housing association, has delayed repairs to resolve the issue.

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