2019 News (Drinking water services)

South West Water takes major step in controlling bursts and reducing service interruptions

South West Water has become the first UK water company to become self-sufficient in installing Advanced Valve Technologies’ (AVT) EZ Valve™ kits, acquiring new equipment and expertise to help control burst situations and reduce service interruptions to customers.

10/10/2019

Runner goes extra 13.1 miles to spread water-saving message

A running tap will be highlighting the importance of using water wisely during the Great West Run on Sunday.

09/10/2019

Major investment at North Devon reservoir

Visitors to Wistlandpound reservoir in North Devon today (24 July) were treated to an unusual sight as South West Water deployed a crane to place a new piece of equipment in the lake.

24/07/2019

Making every drop count during Water Saving Week and beyond

South West Water staff are setting a good example during Water Saving Week by reducing their own water use.

24/04/2019

Don’t put public water supply at risk or you could face prosecution, warns South West Water

South West Water is urging businesses not to steal water from its public supply network or they could run the risk of prosecution. A standpipe hire service is available instead.

25/03/2019

South West Water leads ReFill revolution to combat plastic pollution

South West Water is making 3,000 refillable bottles available to communities in Devon and Cornwall in a bid to combat pollution from single-use plastic bottles.

04/03/2019

Mayflower marks million-hour milestone

Workers building a new £60million state-of-the-art water treatment works for Plymouth and the surrounding area raised their hard hats in celebration to mark a million hours worked since construction started.

28/02/2019