Residents of Teynham, Kent have claimed that regular leaks of raw sewage have left their quickly growing village feeling like a 'Third World Country'.
Sewage is regularly left to pour out onto the streets of the 3,000-strong village near Sittingbourne, and locals say that they are unable to flush their toilets or use their showers due to problems.
They claim they have reported the reoccurring leaks for years and fear the issue will only get worse due to plans to build new houses.
Plans for 298 new homes in the area were approved earlier this month despite Southern Water stating it could connect only 50 new homes to the system without the need for 'reinforcement'.