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Proposals have been made to build either a second reservoir near Hailsham or a water recycling plant somewhere between Peacehaven and Arlington, according to South East Water.

South East Water said the potential second reservoir in Arlington and recycling scheme are just two of the proposals within the £4.3 billion draft Water Resources Management Plan – which is currently open for scrutiny by the company’s customers.

A spokesperson added: “This plan outlines the major investment needed to secure drinking water supplies during the next 50 years against a rising population and new laws to protect the environment.

Proposal made to build second reservoir near Hailsham