2018 News (Saving water)
Weekly dry weather update: 2 August 2018
Recent rainfall has temporarily reduced demand for water, giving South West Water’s treatment works, pumps and staff a welcome respite after weeks of hot, dry weather.
Weekly dry weather update: 26 July 2018
After weeks of hot, dry weather and increased demand for water, the region’s total reservoir storage has dipped below last summer’s levels for the first time this year.
Weekly dry weather update: 20 July 2018
As the region prepares to welcome millions of holidaymakers over the school summer break, South West Water is asking everyone to use water wisely.
Weekly dry weather update: 13 July 2018
Water is always a precious resource and we encourage our customers to use it wisely, whatever the weather. This helps to keep customer bills down and protects the environment.
Use water wisely as demand rises and South West Water steps up supply
South West Water has been producing an extra 54 million litres of water a day on average to meet the increased demand from customers across Devon and Cornwall as a result of the heatwave, and is asking customers to use water wisely.
Exmouth pilots new ways to reduce flooding
An underground rain water harvesting tank being installed in Exmouth Residents in Exmouth are playing a part in a pilot scheme to reduce the risk of flooding by participating in an innovative rainwater harvesting project funded by South West Water.