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A Friends of the Earth investigation highlights that South West Water recorded the highest volume of sewage discharges across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, and Somerset.

South East Water has officially announced the appointment of John Halsall as its new chief executive. Halsall brings extensive experience from previous roles at Thames Water, South West Water, and Network Rail.

With anger stoked by Channel 4’s drama Dirty Business, we look at what has happened to some of the main players Water companies have been in the public eye for the wrong reasons again recently. South West Water was in the dock pleading guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption, while the regulator fined South East Water £22.5m for repeated supply failures that affected more than 280,000 people over three years. As the full scale of the sewage pollution scandal has been revealed to...

South West Water admits contaminating Devon drinking water  The Times

Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm A group legal claim against South West Water alleging sewage pollution into coastal waters is harming businesses and individuals has been expanded across Devon and Cornwall. Thousands more individuals could now join the first environmental community group legal action against a water company over the impact of sewage pollution. Continue reading...

Nine water companies across England and Wales have imposed hosepipe bans following persistent hot and dry weather conditions.

The owner of South West Water has admitted the firm must 'learn lessons' and 'rebuild trust' following a recent parasite outbreak. The company is facing scrutiny and public concern over the water contamination incident.

Pennon Group said power outages during Storm Goretti and Storm Chandra had a widespread impact to South West Water’s operations.

South West Water admits contaminating Devon drinking water  The Times

South East Water has announced the appointment of John Halsall as its new chief executive. Halsall previously held positions at Thames Water, South West Water, and Network Rail.

South West Water admits contaminating Devon drinking water  The Times

Firm pleads guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption in relation to 2024 cryptosporidiosis cases A major utility company has admitted supplying water unfit for human consumption after a parasite outbreak left more than 100 people in and around a seaside town sick. South West Water (SWW) pleaded guilty to the criminal offence relating to the cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon, which affected 2,500 homes. Continue reading...