WHAT WE DO
South West Water is the water and wastewater service provider for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset. Since 2016 it has also been providing water services in the Bournemouth Water region to a population of c. 0.5 million. We provide reliable, efficient and high quality drinking water and waste water services throughout these areas.
We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers and be amongst the best in the water industry.
South West Water is the only water supplier in the region, therefore there is a very strict system of regulation in place to safeguard the best interests of its customers and the environment.
We will achieve this through our values:
Trusted – Trusted by our customers and stakeholders to deliver the services that households and businesses depend on in a fair, responsible and sustainable way.
Collaborative – Working collaboratively with customers, regional organisations and agencies, suppliers and other stakeholders to identify and implement new and improved ways of working
Responsible – Responsible leadership, governance and decision-making processes support the delivery of high quality services which bring positive social, economic and environmental benefits to the regions we serve
Progressive – To continually improve services we support a culture of innovation, utilising new technologies where appropriate in order to better meet our customers’ needs and priorities
WORKING FOR US
Working for us is a unique, exciting challenge which will offer you something new each day.
We are situated at the heart of the South West and our company vision, to provide 'Pure Water, Pure Service and a Pure Environment', is at the centre of everything we do.
As leaders in sustainability our employees work tirelessly to keep the region's drinking water, sewerage systems and bathing waters in line with stringent UK and European Union standards.
We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today's residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations.
Each day we:
- Produce 650 mega litres of drinking water at 32 water treatment works
- Treat and discharge 600,000 tonnes of sewage
- Serve 1.6 million customers
- Employ 17,000 of people
- Support a further 4,000 jobs across the region
