David Hinton

The provided articles focus on the water supply issues affecting residents in Kent and Sussex, specifically concerning South East Water. David Hinton is not mentioned. The company is facing scrutiny due to repeated water outages and supply disruptions in areas like Tunbridge Wells. These issues stem from various causes, including cold weather causing burst pipes, a failure at the Pembury water treatment centre (which regulators say was preventable), and the accidental addition of incorrect chemicals to the water supply. The severity of the situation has led to school closures and residents relying on alternative water sources. Consequently, the Environment Secretary has called for a review of South East Water's operating license, potentially leading to its revocation and a special administration regime until a new buyer is found. The company's financial priorities, specifically spending on dividends and debt servicing, are also under scrutiny.