News at a glance

£3 million scheme to improve west Kent water supplies
Work is due to get underway next month on a £3 million scheme to protect drinking water supplies in west Kent.

Casting off for the new fishing season
With water levels at a reservoir in Sussex improving, South East Water is making final preparations for what is hoped to be a bumper fishing season.

Hydrating pupils in Haywards Heath
Pupils at a West Sussex school are being kept hydrated throughout the day thanks to a donation from South East Water.
Welcome to South East Water

South East Water is taking steps to protect one of its key reservoirs and secure future water supplies for customers in Sussex, as a result of a worsening drought situation.

The Government has given us permission to to reduce the minimum flow in the River Ouse, below our Barcombe Water Treatment Works. This will help secure our customers water supplies by enabling Ardingly Reservoir, near Haywards Heath, to re-fill more quickly this Winter. Read our latest press release here to find out more.

For the latest update on how our water resources are faring during this dry period, go to our Latest Water Situation pages. And remember, all we’re asking customers right now is to use water wisely, and not waste it – find out more about our top tips for water efficiency.

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