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Resident Fights Back: Boycott Water Bills Over Sewage

2/25/2026

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On February 25, 2026, Worthing County Court ordered North to pay nearly £1,000 owed to Southern Water.
North, the resident who stopped paying her water bill in April 2023 after sewage at the beach, advocates for change and urges others to boycott their bills.
She acknowledges the risks, including potential damage to credit ratings and added legal costs.
Southern Water stated it must pursue non-payers as a regulated company.

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Story summary

On February 25, 2026, Worthing County Court ordered North to pay nearly £1,000 owed to Southern Water.
North, the resident who stopped paying her water bill in April 2023 after sewage at the beach, advocates for change and urges others to boycott their bills.
She acknowledges the risks, including potential damage to credit ratings and added legal costs.
Southern Water stated it must pursue non-payers as a regulated company.