South East Water (SEW) Chair Resigns After Major Supply Disruptions

Published on 5/1/2026

South East Water (SEW) Chair Resigns After Major Supply Disruptions

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Chris Train resigned as chair of South East Water (SEW) following a report detailing significant supply issues that left tens of thousands without water. The report highlighted leadership failures, with 24,000 customers affected in late 2022 and an additional 30,000 facing disruptions soon after. SEW aims to double investment in its water supply network over the next five years to address these problems. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee expressed no confidence in SEW's leadership and mentioned the need for immediate changes.