Rother Valley MP Jake Richards said Yorkshire Water was “refusing to engage with residents who have suffered”.
“I’m absolutely furious with Yorkshire Water frankly, residents here in Kiveton Park are really upset – rightly – because their houses have been ruined and now some of the people are getting ill because of what’s happened.”
Yorkshire Water said it apologised for the inconvenience and upset caused by the burst water main and it understood the situation was “distressing” for people like Mrs Barton.
“We have implemented pressure management measures to reduce the likelihood of future bursts in the area and are investigating other measures to prevent repeat incidents in the short term.”
It said it was planning to replace a large number of mains in the area over the next two years which would “reduce the likelihood of further incidents”.
The company said it would also be visiting residents again next week to explain the work being done.
“We are fully committed to compensating every customer and in the meantime will be offering a £1,000 goodwill payment as an interim measure to all customers who were flooded,” they added.
Mrs Barton said the gesture was not enough.
“I was so insulted when they offered me that payment.
“I don’t want a goodwill gesture. I want to get my house back,” she said.
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