Water Outages Haywards Heath & Lindfield – What You Need to Know

Road closed on Hickmans Lane Lindfield - 27th April 2025 - South East Water Burst water pipe

If you’re currently in the Haywards Heath or Lindfield areas and have experienced low water pressure or no water, you’re not alone.South East Water recently confirmed major supply issues due to a burst water main affecting homes and businesses across the RH16 and RH17 postcodes.

At Matthews Plumbing & Maintenance, we’ve pulled together the key information you need to stay updated and prepared.

What’s Causing the Water Outages in Haywards Heath and Lindfield?

South East Water reported that a burst water main led to the significant water outages across Haywards Heath, Lindfield, and surrounding areas.Emergency crews were deployed quickly, and extensive repair work was carried out to restore services as soon as possible.

Which Areas Were Affected by the Water Outages?

The main areas affected included:

• Haywards Heath (RH16) – Widespread loss of water supply and low pressure.

• Lindfield (RH16) – Severe disruptions across the village and surrounding neighbourhoods.

• Parts of RH17 – Including Lindfield Rural, Scaynes Hill, and nearby locations.

South East Water has been working to reroute supply while repairing the burst to minimise disruption as much as possible.

Road Closures and Travel Disruptions

Emergency repair works also caused local traffic issues:

• Lindfield High Street (B2028) – Road closures and diversions in place around Lindfield Common.

• Haywards Heath – Temporary lane closures and controlled traffic zones affecting local routes while emergency crews accessed pipeline infrastructure.

Drivers and residents have been asked to follow diversions and travel with caution near any ongoing works.

Burst Water pipe in Lindfield West sussex

Water Outages Haywards Heath & Lindfield – Latest Status (27 April 2025)

As of today, 27 April 2025, South East Water has confirmed that the leaks have been brought under control and water supply has been largely restored across Haywards Heath, Lindfield, and the RH16/RH17 postcodes.

✅ Most homes and businesses now have normal or near-normal water pressure.✅ Some road closures and repair works are still ongoing in specific areas.

South East Water teams continue to monitor the network closely and are completing final reinstatement work where repairs were made.

For the latest live updates from South East Water, visit:👉 South East Water Works and Outages

What Should You Do If You Still Have Issues?

If you still experience problems such as:

• No water

• Very low pressure

• Discoloured or aerated water

• Boiler pressure problems

You should:

• Allow some time for your water supply to stabilise – trapped air and cloudy water are common after mains repairs.

• Reset your boiler if it has lost pressure (check the pressure gauge and top up if necessary).

• Contact a qualified plumber if you notice leaks, broken fittings, or continued boiler issues after the supply normalises.

Old iron water pipework broken in Lindfield West Sussex

Need Help After the Water Outages Haywards Heath & Lindfield?

At Matthews Plumbing & Maintenance, we’re here to help local homeowners and businesses affected by the recent disruption & Water Outages Haywards Heath & Lindfield

Whether you need a boiler reset, system bleed, or have concerns about pipework following the water outage, we’re ready to assist.

📞 Call us today on 01444 672796🌐 Or visit: www.matthews-plumbing.co.uk

Stay warm, stay safe – and thank you to all the hardworking South East Water engineers restoring our services!

Matthews Plumbing highlighting the latest water outages and road closures across Haywards Heath and Lindfield following South East Water emergency repairs.