South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures

South East Water is facing a £22m fine by the industry regulator for "multiple supply disruptions" between 2020 and 2023 which caused residents in Kent and Sussex "immense stress and anxiety".

Ofwat said company failures left it unable to cope during periods of high demand or extreme weather, leaving customers with no tap water, unable to shower or bathe or flush their toilets.

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