
Extreme weather cost water company £17 million last year
South East Water said the immediate response to the weather, such as sourcing new water, repairing leaks and bursts in its pipe network cost it millions.
South East Water said the immediate response to the weather, such as sourcing new water, repairing leaks and bursts in its pipe network cost it millions.
The regulator said ‘transformative change’ is needed at the company to ensure it delivers the service customers deserve.
It comes as South East Water has announced a hosepipe and sprinkler ban in Sussex and Kent due to record demand.