South East Water
South East Water is a British water utility company supplying drinking water to 2.3 million customers across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire through 9,000 miles of pipeline network.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1992
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- CEO
- David Hinton
About
South East Water supplies top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers across the south east of England. Through an extensive network of 9,000 miles of pipe, the company delivers 543 million litres of water every day to homes and businesses in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire. The company draws water from more than 250 boreholes, six rivers, and six reservoirs, treating it across 88 water treatment works to ensure the highest quality standards. The company invests significantly in infrastructure development, with more than £433 million allocated between 2020-2025 to develop new resources, upgrade treatment facilities, and lay new water mains. South East Water employs 1,150 people who conduct 500,000 water quality tests annually to maintain regulatory compliance and customer safety. The company's vision is to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for, emphasising reliability, high-quality service, and environmental stewardship as guardians of this vital natural resource.