More than 65% of our domestic customers are now metered. All new houses are fitted with meters and all business customers are metered. Metered customers, on average, use 12% less water per person than unmeasured customers.

South West Water offers free advice on all aspects of water efficiency to all its business customers.

South West Water has formed partnerships with various bodies throughout the South West in an effort to spread the WaterWise message.

We monitor the levels of our reservoirs to ensure their optimum operation.

South West Water operates 20 impounding reservoirs throughout the region.

Most scientists now believe that increasing emissions of "greenhouse gases", such as carbon dioxide, are causing global warming and climate change.

Every water company is required by the Government to produce a Drought Plan.

Each water company is required to prepare and deliver a Water Resources Plan in accordance with guidelines agreed with the Environment Agency.