This Order, made on the application of South East Water Limited (“the Company”), makes provision to meet a threatened serious deficiency of supplies of water in the Sussex region of the Company’s area of supply, which arises from an exceptional shortage of rain. In accordance with section 74(3) of the Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57), this Order will cease to have effect at midnight on 2nd June 2026 (within six months of the day on which the Order comes into force).