South West Water.
British water company
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 46
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
-
Devon County Council, led by Julian Brazil, has backed an appeal to manage the ongoing drought.Some support2 reports
-
Wastewater issues were photographed in Exmouth, involving director Jay Harris of South West Water.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
-
Parliament is debating a bill aimed at reforming the oversight of the water sector, affecting South West Water.Some support1 report
-
South West Water is London-listed amid pollution incidents reported in Devon and Cornwall.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Pennon Group's main operating company is South West Water, which serves areas within the UK.Some support2 reports
-
Devon County Council accuses South West Water of freeloading and criticizes wider oversight failures.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
Major water utility companies in England, including Southern Water and South West Water, are facing financial instability issues.Some support1 report
-
High demand is straining the drinking water network in East and Mid Devon, served by South West Water.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
-
South West Water is managing combined sewer and storm overflows in Cornwall.Some support1 report
-
South West Water is carrying out works in Lyme Regis, while Dorset Council is carrying out works in Chideock.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Drought declaration prompts water usage restrictions, with operational decisions informed by Met Office weather data.Well supported3 reports
-
South West Water provides water and sewerage services across Somerset and Dorset.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
-
South West Water is imposing a hosepipe ban on customers due to low rainfall and high demand pressure.Well supported4 reports
-
Cornwall Council faces a motion regarding the future of South West Water, amid calls for the company to return to public ownership.Some support1 report
-
Monitors water levels and drought response in England, specifically managing the Wimbleball reservoir in Somerset.Some support2 reports
-
South West Water has implemented hosepipe restrictions in Lyme Regis and across Devon due to water scarcity.Some support1 report2 developments inside
-
Water shortages caused by restrictions disrupted production at a food processor in Devon.Some support1 report
-
South West Water and Southern Water are two companies that operate in the same regional water management sector.Some support14 reports
-
South East Water is implementing a hosepipe ban for Kent, while Wessex and South West Water provide services in Somerset.Well supported3 reports
-
Cryptosporidium was found in the drinking water supply provided by South West Water, leading to criticism.Well supported4 reports
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching South West Water
Events traced to South West Water, step by step, newest first- Scrub Daddy UK expansion may increase demand on South West WaterScrub Daddy UK's expansion could increase demand on Mid Devon's water servicesPossible
- Low Wimbleball reservoir levels stress South West Water supplySouth West Water faces operational challenges due to critically low reservoir levelsLikely
- New Barratt Homes development may increase demand on South West WaterThe new housing development may increase demand on South West WaterLikely
- Flooding risk in Dorset could strain South West Water operationsSouth West Water may face increased operational risk from Dorset floodingPossible
- Storm Austen's severe weather may strain South West Water's operationsSouth West Water may face operational strain due to severe weather and power cuts in CornwallPossible
- Storm Austen could increase operational strain on South West WaterSouth West Water may face increased operational costs from storm damagePossible
See all 9 explainers
- Severe drought may strain South West Water's water supplySouth West Water faces operational strain as drought lowers reservoir capacity.Likely
- South West Water may impose bans amid severe drought conditionsSouth West Water may implement non-essential bans as drought pressures supplies.Likely
- Drought conditions may stress South West Water's supply operationsSouth West Water may face operational stress due to low reservoir levelsLikely
Explainers that pass through South West Water
South West Water is a step on the way to someone else- Bristol Water may face new oversight rules from merged regulatorsBristol Water may face new oversight rules from merged regulatorsPossible
- New water oversight bill may change Pennon Group's compliance costsPennon Group may face new compliance costs due to water sector oversight reformPossible
- Drought conditions may increase Pennon Group's operational costsPennon Group may face increased costs and restrictions due to regional drought conditionsPossible
- South West Water's pollution may impact Somerset's environmentSewage pollution from South West Water may harm Somerset's environment and tourismPossible
- Sewage scandal may force Ofgem to tighten water company rulesPublic pressure over sewage spills may force Ofgem to tighten water company rulesLikely
- Somerset Council may face pressure over outsourced services amid water pollution crisisSomerset Council may face pressure to overhaul outsourced services amid water pollution crisisPossible
Around South West Water this week
News at the entities that move South West Water most-
Environment Agency StructuralPaul Kenny raises flood preparedness concerns and the Environment Agency advises on flood risk management in Southampton.Moves South West Water
-
Met Office StructuralThe Met Office and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales formed a partnership to advance climate science knowledge.Moves South West Water
-
parliament StructuralMatlala and Sibiya are subjects of inquiry, with Matlala testifying before Parliament's ad hoc committee.Moves South West Water
-
Harris StructuralCCI Health Services provides services in Maryland while Harris serves as an associate professor at Florida International University.Moves South West Water
-
Cornwall Council StructuralCornwall Council is calling for government funding to address homelessness in the region.Moves South West Water
Connections
The 39 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Pennon Group Structural
Pennon Group owns South West Water, which functions as its principal operating subsidiary.
-
Mid Devon Structural
South West Water provides essential water services to Mid Devon residents, a relationship currently strained by high demand.
-
Jay Harris Structural
Jay Harris serves as the Wastewater Director for South West Water.
-
John Halsall Structural
John Halsall holds the role of Chief Executive Officer at South West Water.
-
Environment Agency Structural
The Environment Agency exercises regulatory oversight and enforcement actions over South West Water regarding environmental compliance and drought management.
-
Cornwall Operational
South West Water provides essential water services and imposes regulations for customers within the region of Cornwall.
-
Brixham Structural
South West Water provides the drinking water supply for Brixham, which was affected by Cryptosporidium contamination.
-
East Devon Structural
South West Water provides essential water services to the residents of East Devon.
Show all 39 connections
-
Met Office Structural
Met Office provides essential weather data that directly informs South West Water's operational and planning decisions.
-
Haslett Structural
Haslett is the CEO of South West Water.
-
parliament Structural
Parliament is involved in legislation aimed at reforming the oversight of the water sector, which includes South West Water.
-
Bristol Water Structural
Both Bristol Water and South West Water are owned by Pennon Group.
-
Harris Structural
Harris holds the position of Managing Director for South West Water.
-
Devon County Council Operational
Devon County Council and South West Water are engaged in active conflict and coordination regarding water management and drought response.
-
Southern Water Operational
The two companies are active competitors operating within the same regional water management sector.
-
Ben Maguire Operational
Ben Maguire, as an MP, has publicly criticized South West Water regarding its operational handling of crises.
-
Cornwall Council Structural
Cornwall Council is politically engaged in debates regarding the future and public ownership of South West Water.
-
Susan Davy Structural
The evidence suggests a leadership or governance role due to shared corporate issues.
-
Exeter Structural
South West Water operates its sewer network within the geographical boundaries of Exeter.
-
Devon Shared context
South West Water operates within the geographical boundaries of Devon, providing services and imposing local restrictions.
-
David Hinton Structural
Hinton's tenure at South West Water was impacted by operational supply outages.
-
England Shared context
South West Water operates as a water utility within the geographical jurisdiction of England.
-
Somerset Shared context
South West Water operates and provides water and sewerage services within the geographical area of Somerset.
-
Dorset Shared context
South West Water provides water and sewerage services within the geographical boundaries of Dorset.
-
Cornwall Structural
South West Water operates within Cornwall, managing critical infrastructure including combined sewer and storm overflows.
-
Lyme Regis Shared context
South West Water operates within the geographical and resource management context of Lyme Regis, affecting local usage patterns.
-
AJ Bell Shared context
AJ Bell commented on investor reactions to fines related to South West Water.
-
Exmouth Shared context
South West Water operates utility services, including the sewer network, within the geographic area of Exmouth.
-
Somerset Shared context
South West Water operates as a water company within the geographical boundaries of Somerset, implementing policies like the hosepipe ban.
-
Polperro Operational
South West Water's untreated sewage impacted Polperro harbour.
-
Isles of Scilly Structural
Isles of Scilly is affected by mandatory water usage restrictions imposed by South West Water.
-
Wessex Water Operational
Both water companies operate in the same industry and face shared environmental and regulatory pressures.
-
Willand Shared context
A is located within the operational area of B, which applies water service and restrictions.
-
Jayne Kirkham Mentioned together
A political representative met with the CEO to discuss resident and business concerns regarding South West Water's operations.
-
Dorset Shared context
South West Water operates within the geographical region of Dorset and surrounding areas.
-
Andrew George Operational
Andrew George publicly criticizes South West Water regarding its operational performance and investment choices.
-
district council Shared context
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of a resident raising concerns about their respective responsibilities.
-
London Shared context
South West Water is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
-
Andy Burnham Shared context
Burnham's political signals may influence the public ownership status of water utilities like South West Water.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
7 events- Devon County Council, led by Julian Brazil, has backed an appeal to manage the ongoing drought.
- Wastewater issues were photographed in Exmouth, involving director Jay Harris of South West Water.
- Parliament is debating a bill aimed at reforming the oversight of the water sector, affecting South West Water.
- South West Water is London-listed amid pollution incidents reported in Devon and Cornwall.
- Pennon Group's main operating company is South West Water, which serves areas within the UK.
- Devon County Council accuses South West Water of freeloading and criticizes wider oversight failures.
- Major water utility companies in England, including Southern Water and South West Water, are facing financial instability issues.
September 2026
1 eventShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
3 events- South West Water is carrying out works in Lyme Regis, while Dorset Council is carrying out works in Chideock.
- Drought declaration prompts water usage restrictions, with operational decisions informed by Met Office weather data.
- South West Water is imposing a hosepipe ban on customers due to low rainfall and high demand pressure.
July 2026
6 events- High demand is straining the drinking water network in East and Mid Devon, served by South West Water.
- Cornwall Council faces a motion regarding the future of South West Water, amid calls for the company to return to public ownership.
- Monitors water levels and drought response in England, specifically managing the Wimbleball reservoir in Somerset.
- South West Water has implemented hosepipe restrictions in Lyme Regis and across Devon due to water scarcity.
- Water shortages caused by restrictions disrupted production at a food processor in Devon.
- South West Water and Southern Water are two companies that operate in the same regional water management sector.
June 2026
3 events- South West Water provides water and sewerage services across Somerset and Dorset.
- South East Water is implementing a hosepipe ban for Kent, while Wessex and South West Water provide services in Somerset.
- Cryptosporidium was found in the drinking water supply provided by South West Water, leading to criticism.