2020 News

We’re all likely to be spending much more time at home this winter, and it’s important to be prepared for the colder weather ahead.

South West Water is providing jobs for 50 unemployed young people across the region as part of the Government’s new Kickstart scheme.

Pennon Group, the owners of South West Water, announced their half-year results today. This is the company’s first financial announcement since 1 in 16 households in the South West became shareholders in the company last month.

Today (Wednesday 4 November), a quarter of a million people in the Plymouth area will be drinking water produced by a new, state-of-the-art treatment works.

The number of people taking a stake in South West Water’s parent company has more than tripled, after one in 16 households chose to become shareholders under a pioneering scheme which shares the water company’s success with customers.

Lord Matthew Taylor of Goss Moor has been appointed as the independent chair of a panel which will champion the voice of South West Water customers, giving them a greater say in the company.

In an industry first, South West Water (SWW) will soon be sharing £20 million with customers after outperforming its last business plan. From Monday (21 September) customers are being invited to choose how they would like to receive their £20.

South West Water has started work to improve a section of the sewerage network on Topsham Road in Exeter.

A scheme to replace a section of sewer in Bishop Tawton to increase resilience and improve the service to residents and businesses will start next week.

The recent warm, dry weather, coupled with people spending more time at home and in the garden, is increasing demand for water across the region.

South West Water is urging members of the public to help protect essential water supply infrastructure by reporting vandalism.

South West Water has started essential work to build a new pumping station to protect the water supply in Plymouth during dry weather.