The Latest Breaking News from Southern Water

Watchdog berates Thames Water and Southern Water over level of complaints

Two utilities deemed ‘standout poor performers’ with so many complaints it skews industry’s overall performance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Southern Water and Thames Water ‘standout poor performers’ driving complaints

The Consumer Council for Water said the more than 20 million people served by the two firms were being ‘let down’.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Competitors report falling ill after triathlon event in waters of river Eden

Investigation begins as people complain of diarrhoea and vomiting after swimming in castle’s river-fed lake

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023

Water companies accused of illegal dumping of sewage during dry days

Companies allegedly initiated so-called ‘dry spills’ 388 times in 2022, even during periods of drought and on the hottest day on record

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Health alarm as tide of rotting seaweed chokes UK holiday beaches

Potentially lethal to fish and dangerous for humans, the summer’s toxic invader is caused by warming seas and strong winds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Southern Water owner Macquarie invests further £550m

Australian investment bank funds troubled UK utility’s overhaul of pipes and sewage works

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023

Thames Water crisis explained as utility giant serving 15m people faces collapse

The utility giant is struggling under a £14 billion debt pile

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

United Utilities defends 'robust and prudent' finances in wake of Thames Water crisis

United Utilities recently agreed to hand more than £300m to its shareholders

Birmingham Post · Jun 30, 2023

Bosses at nine water firms pocketed £13million last year - while YOU face higher bills

It follows reports water firms are planning to hike household bills by up to 40% to meet costs of the sewage crisis

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

The five debt-riddled water companies that regulator Ofwat is most worried about

There are fears about other companies alongside troubled Thames Water

Nottingham Post · Jun 29, 2023