Ofwat23 Sept 2026Many hydrants lacking flow needed for firefighting needs, fire chiefs sayInadequate water supplies are "affecting fire crews' ability" to respond to incidents, say fire chiefs.23 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Pub loses 'thousands' in Thames Water outagesThe water supply in Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire has been cut off five times in two years.17 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Fraud-accused former Southern Water boss in courtMatthew Wright is among seven ex-employees accused of manipulating water quality tests.11 Sept 202613 Aug 2026Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra fundingOfwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.13 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Thousands face water supply misery due to 'high demand'More than 3,230 homes across Kent are experiencing problems, according to South East Water. 6 Aug 202614 Jul 2026South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failuresRegulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.14 Jul 20269 Jun 2026Water supply issues in heat added to Ofwat probeThe regulator says failures in May that hit households in Kent could form part of its investigation.9 Jun 20263 Jun 2026South East Water customer survey a 'horror story' Customers say they now store bottled water in case of future supply outage incidents.3 Jun 20262 Apr 2026Almost 6,000 homes hit as South East Water main burstsCustomers are experiencing low pressure or no water due to issues at Bewl Water Treatment Works.2 Apr 2026...
