Dossier
Maidstone
Coverage of Maidstone in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands of homes without water in Kent, says MP
Thousands of homes in Kent are without water, according to an MP. South East Water staff are distributing bottled water in Maidstone.
- South East Water facing new £30.5m penalty for multiple failures
South East Water is facing a £30.5m penalty for multiple failures. Staff from the company handed out bottled water at a station in Maidstone on 13 January.
- South East Water CEO Quits After Pressure From UK Lawmakers
The CEO of South East Water has quit due to pressure from UK lawmakers. The resignation comes after issues with water distribution in areas such as Maidstone, Kent. An emergency bottled water distribution point was set up on January 13, 2026.