South East Water & Southern Water
5 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026
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South East Water operates as a direct competitor to Southern Water, with both being major private water utility companies serving overlapping regions in Southeast England.
Regulatory
South East Water: South East Water is one of the five water firms that had their requested bill increases largely rejected by the United Kingdom — Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), impacting their revenue and investment plans.
Southern Water: Southern Water is one of the five water firms that had their requested bill increases largely rejected by the United Kingdom — Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), impacting their revenue and investment plans.
Mar 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
South East Water: South East Water is allowed to raise bills, but it has faced criticism over supply interruptions. The additional funding may help improve reliability.
Southern Water: Southern Water is one of the five firms allowed to raise bills, enabling additional investment. It faces similar scrutiny over bill increases and performance.
Aug 13, 2026 · 27 articles
Accidents
South East Water: Mentioned as imposing restrictions, though details were limited.
Southern Water: Implemented a hosepipe ban for about 1 million customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Jul 06, 2026 · 339 articles
Accidents
South East Water: South East Water introduced a hosepipe ban in Kent.
Southern Water: Southern Water announced a hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Apr 20, 2026 · 482 articles
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