Rother Valley MP Jake Richards said Yorkshire Water had “refused to engage with suffering residents”.

“Obviously I’m absolutely furious with Yorkshire Water, the residents of Kiveton Park are really upset – rightly so – because their homes have been demolished and now some people are falling ill because of what’s happened.”

Yorkshire Water said it apologized for the inconvenience and distress caused by the burst water main and said it was understood the situation was “distressing” for people like Ms Barton.

“We have introduced pressure management measures to reduce the likelihood of future eruptions in the area and are exploring other measures to prevent a repeat of events in the short term.”

He said they plan to replace several networks in the area over the next two years, which will “reduce the likelihood of further incidents.”

The company said it would visit residents again next week to explain the work being done.

“We are fully committed to paying compensation to every customer and will be offering a £1,000 goodwill payment as an interim measure to all customers who have experienced flooding in the meantime,” they added.

Ms Barton said the gesture was not enough.

“I was very insulted when they offered me this payment.

“I don’t want a goodwill gesture. “I want to get my house back,” he said.

Listen to the highlights South Yorkshire on BBC Soundsfollow the latest developments New episode of Look North or tell us a story you’re thinking of we must protect this place, external.