When the Crassula Helmsii plant finds a place it likes, it grows across large areas forming a thick mat of stems and leaves. We're trying to solve this problem when it grows at our wastewater treatment works.
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Bathing season begins!
Whether you prefer a quick dip in the sea or a long walk on a sunny beach, living and working by the coast can be great fun.
Keeping metals and chemicals out of wastewater to protect the environment
We’re working on new ways to keep metals and chemicals out of wastewater.
Mini water butts for National Gardening Week
Keep the children entertained while at home with our #WaterButtChallenge. Create your own mini water butt to save water and money in the garden!
World Earth Day 2022: Investing in our planet
It’s World Earth Day today and given my passion for the environment, I wanted to share some of the things we’re doing at Southern Water to protect and sustain our planet.
Misconnections: an invisible threat to our local waterways
If your home is incorrectly plumbed, your untreated wastewater could be flowing straight into nearby watercourses without you even knowing. Here’s what we’re doing to spot these hidden risks to river and bathing water quality – and how you can check whether your home is connected correctly.
Congrats! You’ve raised £20m towards WaterAid’s vital work
This year, our customers have reached an incredible milestone – together, you’ve raised over £20 million for WaterAid. These life-changing funds are helping to provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for some of the world’s poorest communities. Here’s a look back at just some of the life-changing impact these funds have made and the 1.3 million lives transformed.
Will you choose surf or turf this spring?
Spring’s in the air, which means one thing – it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! Whether your garden needs some love or you’re itching for the coast, here’s how to make the most of those veg plots and beauty spots while looking after your local watercourses.
Discovering new ways to enable water efficiency
A key part of our role as Bluewave is to enable a culture of innovation, not only within our own team, but across Southern Water. Learning how to do things differently, and learning what works quickly, is fundamental to our values of always improving, doing the right thing and succeeding together.
Partnering to proactively and sustainably protect raw drinking water sources
Many of our raw drinking water sources in Sussex are situated in the region’s famous chalk downland.