On 5 March 2026, The BBC reported:

South East Water is facing a £22m fine by the industry regulator for “multiple supply disruptions” that 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.

Read the full article on the BBC website.