2021 News (About us)

Exeter based Pennon Group’s results show continued support for the South West and communities across the region

Pennon Group, owner of South West Water, has today issued Half Year results with a resilient performance as Pennon continues to invest in the region, tackle climate change and protect and enhance the natural environment.

30/11/2021

Football’s future stars are dressed for success thanks to South West Water funding

A local under 6’s football team is dressed for success with a brand-new training kit from funding awarded by South West Water.

17/11/2021

South West Water holds the water industry’s first customer AGM

South West Water has held the water industry’s first ever Customer AGM, as part of its innovative and pioneering WaterShare+ scheme. The scheme was built with a commitment to holding a Customer AGM, with this year’s event taking place at Pynes Water Treatment Works in Exeter on Wednesday 10 November.

10/11/2021

Exeter rugby team look the part thanks to South West Water grant for new shirts

A local U13’s rugby team can smarten up after matches thanks to new match dinner shirts from funding awarded by South West Water.

23/09/2021

South West Water funding to provide fun and progressive activities for children with special needs

Children with special needs and disabilities will enjoy year-round support through out of school activities in Exeter thanks to a £5,000 grant from South West Water.

04/08/2021

Devon schoolchildren set to benefit from South West Water grant

Hundreds of pupils across 12 Devon primary schools will benefit from assemblies designed to inspire young people and destigmatise mental health, thanks to funding from South West Water.

14/07/2021

South West Water says now is the time to create a “green jobs” G7 legacy

Pennon report on behalf of the Great South West shows Devon and Cornwall need “levelling up” just as much as the so-called “Red Wall” South West has lowest levels of productivity in UK

09/06/2021

SOUTH WEST WATER ONE STEP CLOSER TO CREATING 500 NEW JOBS

South West Water is pleased to welcome the key draft decision of its Green Recovery Initiative by the regulator Ofwat.

17/05/2021

South West Water hosts dramatic rescue for fire service training

South West Water’s Munty water tower near Taunton was the scene of a dramatic rescue during a fire service rope rescue training exercise this month.

26/03/2021

SOUTH WEST WATER TO CREATE UP TO 500 NEW JOBS TO HELP GREEN RECOVERY

South West Water has published its Green Recovery Initiative – a plan to create up to 500 new jobs and help the region’s economy recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

01/02/2021