Thriving environment

Our business is intrinsically linked to the environment as we rely on it for our raw product, water. For this reason we do all we can to ensure there is a clean, resilient and sustainable supply available for current and future water customers whilst ensuring there is enough water available to support the needs of the environment too. Click 'Discover More' to find out more from our Head of Environment, Emma Goddard.

Low carbon sustainable business

We’re committed to playing our part to tackle the causes of climate change and transitioning to low-carbon operations, achieving net zero by 2030. Click ‘Discover more’ to find out more from our Carbon Strategy and Economic Manager, Matt Hersey.

Securing the future of water

Resilient water resources are needed to ensure we have enough water to supply our customers into the future, while ensuring enough remains in the environment so habitats can thrive. Click ‘Discover more’ to find out more from our Head of Water Resources, Nick Price.

Future ready business

Our people are dedicated to providing you with the best service possible, whether they’re out in the field searching for leaks, managing our operational sites, testing the quality of your water or answering your queries. Each and every person within the business is dedicated to delivering you the safe reliable tap water supply you expect. Click 'Discover more' to find out more from our Head of HR, Sian Jenkins.

Last updated 08-07-25

Satisfaction of household customers who are receiving, or applying for non-financial support

It is important to us to know that the service we offer those customers who have applied for, or are receiving assistance from us through the Priority Services Register (PSR), are happy with the response they’ve received from us.

Each month we survey 200 customers who are on our PSR.

Although this was a new measure for 2020/21, we have surveyed customers previously and the target was set following our performance between July 2017 and March 2018, from that position we have built our targets. Our target for 2024/25 was to achieve a score of 4.5 out of five.

How have we performed?

We again achieved a score of 4.1 out of five, which is consistent with the previous three years.

Customers were as satisfied this year with ease of access to additional PSR services as they were last year. An area for improvement remains increasing awareness of the additional services available to our customers on the PSR, and to aid this we have been attending more community and social events, engaging with customers, stakeholders, communities and building more partnerships to provide information about the services we offer. More customers this year felt that South East Water offers services that meet their needs, with almost two out of three answering positively. 

Case Studies

A speaker panel at the vulnerability conference

Collaborating to improve customer experience

Bottled water being handed out

Vulnerable customers at the heart of new emergency plans in the Wealden

A patient undergoing kidney treatment in hospital

Partnering with Kidney Care UK to provide vital support for thousands of kidney patients

Children playing a game at the hydration station

Out and about in the community

A couple looking through a magazine in a garden

Recognition for putting vulnerable customers first