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South West Water to reward customers who cut use with lower bills

‘Eco tariffs’ would not, however, be offered to those vulnerable customers already on lower, ‘social’ rates

The Guardian - UK

Hosepipe ban finally lifted from last summer

South West Water says customers’ water-saving efforts and recent rainfall have replenished resources

The Independent UK

Environment Agency failing to monitor water firms in England, data suggests

Watchdog is supposed to audit firms yearly to ensure they are not illegally dumping sewage, but 36% of audits since 2010 are missing

The Guardian - UK

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Pennon invests in three new renewable energy generation projects

The Exeter-based utilities group is the parent firm for South West Water and Bristol Water

Birmingham Post

Parent's warning as NINE children fall ill after swimming in popular river

Reports online suggested youngsters aged between six and eleven became poorly after playing in the water at Plymbridge Woods on Saturday

Daily Mirror

West Country beachgoers in tears at unbelievably kind gesture

"I’m not crying, you’re crying"

Bristol Post

West Country sea will turn green in row over sewage

People are being reassured that it poses no risk to water quality or wildlife.

Bristol Post

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Anger over sewage sees people refusing to pay their water bills

'They're all rubbing their hands together while we're swimming in sh*t'

Nottingham Post

People are refusing to pay their water bills in anger over sewage

'They're all rubbing their hands together while we're swimming in sh*t'

Wales Online

South West Water under investigation over leaks and usage figures

Shares in owner Pennon Group fall as it says Ofwat has launched inquiry into South West Water

The Guardian - UK

South West Water to be investigated by regulator

South West Water is owned by Exeter-based Pennon Group

Birmingham Post

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF; Bank of England governor says ‘big lessons to learn’ after inflation shock – as it happened

New IMF report shows “a big upgrade to the UK’s growth forecast” says Jeremy Hunt, with UK expected to grow by 0.4% this year not shrink by 0.3%

The Guardian - UK

'Beautiful' UK river declared 'ecologically dead' after sewage spillages

The River Lim, in Lyme Regis, was once a booming wildlife haven for countless species but has now been declared 'ecologically dead' with locals saying sewage leaks are responsible

Daily Mirror

Three UK water bosses give up bonuses after anger over sewage

Chief executives of Yorkshire Water and Thames Water and owner of South West Water decline payouts

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South West Water fined £2.15m for dumping sewage in sea and rivers

Judge says pollution ‘will no longer be tolerated’ after investigation found significant environmental harm

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban extended across hundreds of thousands more homes in Devon and Cornwall

It is hoped the move will 'replenish' water supplies

The Guardian - UK

Hosepipe ban affecting swathes of Devon could last until December

Customers face fine of up to £1,000 for breaching ban that South West Water blames on below-average rainfall

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban extended to 390,000 homes – find out if you are included

South West Water hopes the ban could be lifted ‘on 1 December or sooner’ depending on rainfall levels

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Wales Online

Gardeners to be hit by hosepipe ban from next week

It is still a couple of months until summer but parts of the UK are already being warned over watering their garden and washing their car

The Guardian - UK

Protesters urge caution over St Ives climate trial amid chemical plans for bay

Campaigners worry about scheme’s impact on marine ecosystem but Planetary Technologies says concerns misplaced

Birmingham Post

Pennon completes South West Water and Bristol Water merger and is 'on track' with financial expectations

The Exeter-based utilities group added water resilience work was 'progressing well'

Daily Mirror

Water company bosses told to 'swim in the mess you've made' after pollution warnings

The campaign launched this month, which at the time of writing had garnered 48,386 signatures, said: 'We challenge the CEOs of South West Water and Southern Water to swim in the mess they've made'

Birmingham Post

Utilities consultancy opens South West base at Exeter Science Park

Aqua Consultants said its new base was the “ideal” location from which to serve its clients in the region, including The Environment Agency, South West Water and the Met Office

Wales Online

Pensioner living with threat of faeces flooding his home as faulty drains overflow

The water company says heavy rain has caused the issue

Bristol Post

South West Water issues fatberg warning to avoid 'foul festive season'

A single medium-sized turkey can produce up to three quarters of a pint of fat

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