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  "path": "/uk/analysis/2026/03/05/south-east-water-22m/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-05T17:01:04.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
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  "textContent": "On 5 March, Ofwat proposed a fine of over £22m to lax water firm South East Water. The news comes on the heels of an investigation into the companies repeated failures across 2020-2023. These supply disruptions affected upwards of 286,000 people. Often, customers were left without running water, meaning they were unable to bathe, clean […]\n\nBy Alex/Rose Cocker",
  "title": "South East Water face £22m fine – but that clearly hasn’t been enough to stop it"
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