2022 News (Drinking water services)
Hosepipe restrictions in Cornwall and Upper Tamar
South West Water can confirm we will lift the hosepipe restrictions in Cornwall and Upper Tamar on 25th September. Since the restrictions have been in place, there have been positive developments due to the collaboration of customers, South West Water's investments, and recent rainfall.
100,000 free water-saving devices help people across the South West reduce water usage
South West Water has provided over 100,000 free water-saving devices to help customers and businesses reduce their water usage and protect the region’s precious water supplies.
Water Resources Update - 28 April 2023
South West Water’s Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Laura Flowerdew, said: “Our water resources have been put under immense pressure over the last year and we thank everyone for their support in saving water wherever they have been able to.
South West Water urges customers to Save Every Drop as Temporary Use Ban is extended to parts of Devon
South West Water is urging customers to reduce non-essential water usage by extending the Temporary Use Ban, otherwise known as a hosepipe ban, which is already in place in Cornwall and parts of North Devon, to other parts of Devon.