South West Water
South West Water 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.
Real-time monitoring network is driving faster action on storm overflows
South West Water’s investment in cutting-edge, real-time monitoring technology is transforming how storm overflows are managed – reducing spills, enabling faster responses, and protecting the environment. Thanks to sustained investment, 100% of South West Water’s 1,342 storm overflows are now fitted with Event Duration Monitors (EDMs) which record data at least every 15 minutes, with […]
South West Water to lead groundbreaking project to predict harmful algal blooms
South West Water is among 16 winning projects that have been awarded funding through the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge, securing support for its innovative algal project. The project, Prediction and Early Detection of Algal Blooms in Lakes and Reservoirs (PEDAL), will receive a share of more than £42 million awarded to initiatives […]
South West Water unveils £2.8 billion ‘Amplify’ alliance
South West Water’s major new engineering alliance is now complete after more leading British companies were signed up to help deliver the company’s record investment programme. Known as amplify, the alliance unites some of the country’s best engineering companies to turn South West Water’s major infrastructure plan for 2025-2030 – worth £2.8 billion – into […]
South West Water progresses plans to deliver desalination in Cornwall
South West Water’s plans to deliver desalination in Cornwall as part of its investment in long-term water resilience across the region have progressed as it announces it will deliver the scheme in two phases. The company is investing £125 million to increase water resources in Cornwall and Devon by 2025 to break the cycle of […]
South West Water launches innovative new trial to make customer bills fairer
South West Water has announced an innovative new trial which will give customers the chance to save money on their bills by reducing their water usage. The Smart Saver tariff will be trialled for two years from 1 April 2024 with a selection of customers in the Barnstaple area due to take part. The trial […]
South West Water to roll-out 6,000 leak detection devices to help fix leaks
South West Water is rolling out innovative leak detection technology across the region in an effort to tackle customer leaks head-on. The water company will be sending out 6,000 LeakBots to customers in Devon and Cornwall next month as part of a trialled approach to reduce leaks. The trial will run for six months and, […]
South West Water announces new partners to support £3 billion projects deal
South West Water has announced the businesses who will support its ambitious new capital investment programme worth almost £3 billion. The company has appointed a number of partners to help deliver its major infrastructure schemes planned for 2025-2030, designed to meet the needs of its customers, communities and the environment. South West Water’s recently announced […]
Autopsy of giant fatberg reveals false teeth and sanitary products
Household cooking fats and hygiene products played a pivotal role in the formation of the giant fatberg found lurking under a Devon seaside town, scientists have revealed. The 64-metre monster – greater in length than the Tower of Pisa – was discovered under The Esplanade in Sidmouth by South West Water, just before Christmas last […]