News at a glance

Climate change garden on show at Chelsea
Four water companies in the water-stressed South East have teamed up at the 2012 RHS Chelsea Flower Show to produce a garden of the future, able to cope with extremes of weather brought on by climate change.

Career in water beckons for new apprentices
A new water engineering apprenticeship programme is underway in South East Water.

Improving safety of street works
An industry-led charter to improve the safety of street works has been signed by Paul Seeley, South East Water’s Assets Director.
Water restrictions now in place to secure supplies

April showers have brought some welcome rain to the region, but March was the driest since 1953, continuing this long term period of nearly two years of below average rainfall and drought.

The rainfall is helpful - filling rain water butts and feeding plants - however the last few weeks of showers won't restore water supplies as groundwater levels are low due to the extremely dry autumn and spring. We will need steady rain through the winter to replenish water supplies.

Doing our bit - together

We have been heartened by the positive response to the introduction of temporary water use restrictions that we have received from customers who understand the seriousness of the situation and that efforts to save water, no matter how small, can together add up to a significant difference.

We are continuing to manage resources closely at this time and are committed to reducing leakage from our network.

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