Water Woes in South East England: A Brewing Storm for Investors and Regulators The water industry's troubled waters have been a recurring theme in recent years, but few companies have faced as dire a situation as South East Water.
The company's annual report has delivered a stark warning of "material uncertainty" over its survival, with the threat of collapse looming large unless it secures new loan facilities by 2027.
South East Water's struggles are uniquely tied to the pressures of climate change, which have put an unprecedented strain on the company's infrastructure.