Key facts
- Ofwat has appointed an independent monitor for South East Water.
- The appointment follows three investigations into operational failings at the company.
- South East Water's shareholders have agreed to a £30 million package of undertakings.
- This package replaces a previously proposed £22 million fine.
The UK's water regulator, Ofwat, has appointed an independent monitor to oversee South East Water. This decision comes after three investigations into operational failings at the company. In lieu of a previously proposed £22 million fine, South East Water's shareholders have agreed to a £30 million package of undertakings.