# South West Water’s failure to fix leaks puts customer supplies at risk, regulators warn

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- The Guardian, 2026-11-05 10:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/05/south-west-water-failure-fix-leaks-putting-customer-supplies-at-risk

> Regulators say South West Water has missed targets to reduce leaks and repair burst pipes for seven years, with leakage 18.5% above forecast. As parts of England remain in severe drought, the company has six weeks to submit an action plan, amid warnings that customers face a greater risk of losing water supplies.