Latest news (Environment)
Hosepipe restrictions to end across Devon and Cornwall
South West Water will lift all hosepipe restrictions across Devon and Cornwall on 25 September.
South West Water asks public to help tackle Asian hornet threat to our native bees
South West Water is encouraging people to be aware of Asian hornets, one of the biggest threats to our natural pollinators, as part of Asian Hornet Week.
South West Water named as major partner of British Science Festival
South West Water will be a major partner of this year’s British Science Festival, in Exeter.
Local charity supports refugee recovery and reconnection in native Devon woodlands
A local charity is offering wellbeing, conservation and nature-based learning sessions to refugees in South Devon thanks to support from South West Water.
Burrator Reservoir hosts fire service’s life-saving training exercises
South West Water’s Burrator Reservoir was home to the latest set of life-saving training exercises by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
South West Water to triple its electric vehicle fleet in step towards 100% target
South West Water is celebrating Net Zero Week with plans to more than triple its number of electrical vehicles in a step towards an all-electric car and van fleet by 2030.
Region’s water resources are at tipping point as summer demand increases
South West Water is asking customers, businesses and visitors to the region for their continued support in using water wisely as we head into summer.
Water Resources Update - 21 April 2023
David Harris, South West Water’s Drought and Resilience Director, said: “We know that last year and into this year our customers have made a real effort to be responsible in their water use and we thank them for that. It has made a difference and we ask them to continue saving water whenever they can.
South West Water backs plans to ban plastic-based wet wipes
South West Water supports plans launched by the environment secretary Thérèse Coffey today to ban plastic-based wet wipes in a bid to tackle water pollution.
South West Water unveils new water quality map
‘Your Beach, Your Say, Our Investment’ will let communities have their say on the region’s beaches and help shape the priorities for investment at South West Water WaterFit Live will share open information and help everyone in the South West have their say on how we all protect and improve beaches
Water Resources Update - 8 March 2023
David Harris, South West Water's Drought and Resilience Director, said: "The South West’s water resources are under immense and increasing pressure. Our current system relies heavily on rainfall, and climate change has shown us that we need to be developing climate-independent sources of water in Cornwall.
Cornwall project offers once-in-a-lifetime experience to protect the oceans
A Cornwall-based project is engaging schools up and down the country to offer teenagers the opportunity of a lifetime, spreading the message about the critical importance of the health of our oceans.