07.49 Update 01/08
(Ed - Actually no change)
Thank you for letting us know about no water and low pressure in NW2 and NW10.
Our specialist engineers have now arrived and are working hard to get your water supply back to normal as quickly as possible. As soon as we have an update, we’ll let you know.
We're sorry if this has disrupted your day and will update this page when we have more news.
18.15 31/07
Thank you for letting us know about no water and low pressure in NW2 and NW10.
Our specialist engineers have now arrived and are working hard to get your water supply back to normal as quickly as possible. As soon as we have an update, we’ll let you know.
We're sorry if this has disrupted your day and will update this page when we have more news.
https://www.thameswater.co.uk/network-latest/nw2-nw10-bb70072401-310723
The Thames Water statement is reflective of the inherent issues within a capitalist system. The focus on "specialist engineers" and their effort to restore water supply implies a hierarchical organisation where certain individuals possess specialised skills, potentially leading to unequal power dynamics in the workplace.
ReplyDeleteFurther, the statement doesn't address the root cause of the problem, which may be related to profit-driven motives within the privatised water industry. In capitalist systems, utility companies like Thames Water often prioritise maximising profits over ensuring the consistent and equitable distribution of essential services, such as water.
The apology for disrupting the day of residents in NW2 and NW10 comes across as superficial, as it fails to acknowledge the broader socio-economic inequalities that might exacerbate the impact of such service disruptions on vulnerable communities.
Overall, this statement highlights how capitalist structures can lead to a lack of accountability and prioritisation of profit over the well-being of the public, reinforcing the Marxist critique of the inherent flaws in the capitalist mode of production.
Or it could just be that all the tower blocks and other housing developments Brent Council are allowing to be built in every single share space in Brent are putting excess pressure on the existing water infrastructure effecting our vital water supplies???
ReplyDeleteThere have been thousands and thousands of new homes built in recent years but very little consideration of how this would impact things like water and sewerage.