During a visit to St Leonard’s, Susan Davy spent time with Helen Rundle to learn more about her role at South West Water and her journey within the business.
Helen spoke about her career to date, the experience she’s gained along the way, and what attracted her to working in environmental protection. Susan highlighted the importance of developing and retaining skilled people who understand local catchments and can respond effectively when issues arise. Helen also showed Susan the specialist “go-bag” she keeps ready for pollution sampling. Packed with essential equipment, it allows teams to respond quickly, gather accurate samples and support investigations when needed. Susan praised the professionalism and preparedness of teams like Helen’s, noting that it’s this readiness and expertise that underpins the company’s commitment to protecting the environment.