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Southern Water Urges Reduced Usage Amid Infrastructure Upgrades

5/2/2025

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Tim McMahon, managing director of Southern Water, emphasizes the urgent need to cut water usage to prevent soaring bills. Despite achieving a 20% reduction in leaks, the company seeks more revenue for vital infrastructure upgrades. To secure future water supplies, Southern Water is building the Havant Thicket Reservoir, marking the UK's first new reservoir in three decades.

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Tim McMahon, managing director of Southern Water, emphasizes the urgent need to cut water usage to prevent soaring bills. Despite achieving a 20% reduction in leaks, the company seeks more revenue for vital infrastructure upgrades. To secure future water supplies, Southern Water is building the Havant Thicket Reservoir, marking the UK's first new reservoir in three decades.