Severn Trent
Severn Trent is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
How Severn Trent is using satellite technology to fight floods and protect homes
Severn Trent is taking to new heights by deploying ‘eyes in the sky’ and using cutting-edge satellite technology to track extreme weather and keep wastewater systems running smoothly. In a UK first, the water company is working with ICEYE, to revolutionize how flooding and wastewater issues are managed across the Midlands. Using advanced Synthetic Aperture […]
James Jesic appointed CEO of Severn Trent
Severn Trent announced that Liv Garfield is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Executive Director of Severn Trent. The Board is pleased to announce that, following a rigorous internal and external evaluation process, which reflects effective long-term succession planning, James Jesic has been selected to succeed Liv. James is currently Capital and Commercial […]
Italy’s Gruppo CAP becomes latest member of pioneering global Net Zero Partnership
Italian green utilities group, Gruppo CAP has become the fourth organisation to join the groundbreaking international Net Zero Partnership. The Net Zero Partnership was formed in 2022 by the UK’s Severn Trent, Australia’s Melbourne Water and Denmark’s Aarhus Vand. Already recognised as leaders in environmental sustainability and renewable resources, the three founding members formed the […]
Severn Trent rolls out new technology to spot sewer network problems three times faster
Engineers at Severn Trent have been rolling out an innovative new technology to help detect potential problems in its network of sewer pipes up to three times more quickly than by using traditional methods. Developed by French firm, SUEZ, SewerBall®s are floating spheres packed with sensors and placed in pipes to monitor for changes to […]
Severn Trent teams to start preparatory works for new £80m water pipe
Teams from Severn Trent will be starting preparatory works this month for a new water pipeline that will enhance Nottinghamshire’s water supply. The 43km pipeline will transfer water from the Derwent Valley Aqueduct near Hathersage to the Lowtown booster station at Worksop and from there to the local network. The £80 million project is part […]
Severn Trent completes £76m Mansfield project
Severn Trent has recently completed its £76m project in Mansfield, transforming the town into a more flood resilient community. Since 2022, the water company has been retrofitting sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) across a number of locations in Mansfield. In total, 343 SuDS have been installed, adding over 31 million litres of capacity to the sewerage […]
Severn Trent: first UK water company to achieve Carbon Trust Route to Net Zero certification
In an industry first, Severn Trent has been recognised by global climate change consultancy, the Carbon Trust for its work to reduce its carbon impact. Severn Trent has received the Advancing level certificate from the Carbon Trust, a part of its Route to Net Zero Standard. The second of three tiers, the Advancing certification is […]
Severn Trent to start £16m upgrade to Lutterworth Sewage Treatment Works
Severn Trent is starting work this week on upgrades to its Lutterworth Sewage Treatment Works, updating the site to meet the demands of a growing population. The works, on Moorbarns Lane will receive a £16m programme of works to improve its capacity and improve the quality of fully treated wastewater that is returned to the […]
Severn Trent smart meters help customers save 4 million litres of water daily
Severn Trent customers reduced their bills and helped save an average of four million litres of water a day during 2024. The water company has installed more than 350,000 of the free meters so far, with the aim of rolling out 400,000 to households and businesses by the end of April 2025. People across Coventry and […]