Severn Trent

Meet our Severn Trenters - Doug and Lee – they work behind the scenes to look after your water. "That's what our goal is. To keep our customers happy." We're working hard, so you can enjoy wonderful water this summer. ☀️ 💧 For our top water saving tips visit: http://ms.spr.ly/6049lklvZ

We’re working hard to make a positive difference to the health of rivers and streams in hundreds of places across our region. Here, one of the team, Holly, talks about the work going on at Frankton in Warwickshire. This Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) will help us to treat water faster during stormy conditions, meaning fewer spills into the River Leam. This is one part of our £450 million investment into restoring river health and reducing the use of storm overflows. To find out more, go to http://ms.spr.ly/6042lkgMm

The great outdoors – it’s called ‘great’ for a reason. Not only are parks and open spaces good for local wildlife and habitats, but they’re also great for our physical and mental well-being. This Love Parks Week, we’re celebrating our green spaces and our work with nature – such as our commitment to plant 1.3m trees across the Midlands which includes our 73 Tiny Forests that we planted alongside Earthwatch Europe. Almost half of these Tiny Forests are on communal land or in parks, such as Walsall Arboretum and Shustoke Reservoir, which means everyone can enjoy them. We’re also committed to planting Legacy Forests across the Midlands, which forms part of our bid to deliver a carbon neutral legacy for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. By creating forests, we’re also helping to leave a legacy for future generations. As our Principal Ecologist Graham Osborn, who leads our award-winning biodiversity team, says, “We may not see all the benefits of what we are doing today, but our children and their children will if we all pull together and do our bit for biodiversity.” So, this Love Parks Week, let us know in the comments how you plan on connecting with green spaces (why not hug a tree) ⬇️

We’re delighted to have been named as industry leaders again for environmental performance by the Environment Agency (EA). For the fifth year running we’ve achieved the highest 4-star status as part of the EA’s Environment Performance Assessment (EPA) - the only company to do so. Having hit green overall across a series of tightening measures - this recognition again reflects our promise to customers that we’re committed to doing right by the environment around us. Liv Garfield, Severn Trent CEO said: “Our customers want to know that we’re getting it right when it comes to caring for the environment, and this recognition again reflects that promise and commitment. While we welcome the tougher measures year on year to drive continued improvements there’s always more to be done, and we’re doing it. “Continued investment, an accelerated spills reduction programme, bold river commitments, and an ambition to net zero is just some of what helps demonstrate to our customers that we’re moving further and faster than anyone else when it comes to doing right by the environment.” Read more here: http://ms.spr.ly/6049lVmc7

We are thrilled to announce that the Severn Trent Zero Spills Hub competition is set to open on July 22nd, just 4 days away! 🚀🗓️ This exciting initiative offers up to £750,000 in funding for each successful supplier to rapidly trial their innovative solutions and help tackle the critical challenge of storm overflows. 💰💡 Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future for our water systems! 🌍💧 The Zero Spills Hub is seeking the brightest minds and most innovative technologies in the following key areas: 🔧 Support Optimisation: AI, Smart Control, and low-cost sensor solutions to enhance efficiency and prevent spills across waste networks and treatment facilities. 🌧️ Enable Separation: Methods to effectively separate different waste streams, including surface water separation and rainwater harvesting, to minimize environmental harm. 🌱 Treatment Enhancement: Novel solutions to enhance existing treatment processes and prevent storm overflows within the network. 💧 Smart Storage and Flushing Solutions: Intelligent storage systems and temporary sewer flushing to increase capacity at treatment works and ensure smoother flow. Stay tuned for further announcements and visit https://lnkd.in/d8AycJwN for more information. #ZeroSpillsHub #IsleUtilities #SevernTrent

Severn Trent customers have had the second lowest bill in the England for years, and that’s not changing. You may have seen that Ofwat , our regulator, has given us an early green light on cracking on with most of our plans to deliver billions of pounds of essential investment over the next five years. But at the same time, you can count on us to make sure things stay affordable. We’ll be doubling the amount of people getting financial help with paying their water bill by 2030, as well as reassure you, our customers, that your bill will remain one of the lowest in the country. Find out more on our plan and how we’re improving things for you, visit the link here: http://ms.spr.ly/6046lRyTe.

It’s #YouthEmploymentWeek, and providing meaningful work experience, and the chance to learn new skills - helps to inspire and motivate young people into the world of work. Alongside placements, apprenticeships, internships and the job opportunities we offer, we’re proud to also partner with local schools across the Midlands and worked with around 5,000 students– positively shaping their future. We’re also able to provide hundreds of work experience opportunities every year, we welcomed over 560 young people through our doors last year, giving them a taster into the working world. Sharan Gill, Education Officer says: “Young people need information about careers and the skills to join the world of work when they are older. “We’re able to provide employability skills and training, mock interviews, things like CV writing, how to ace interviews, growing confidence and relationship building to help positively shape a young person’s future.” We’d encourage anyone – at any age in fact – to check out what opportunities we have available to help kickstart a career with us here: http://ms.spr.ly/6044lOR8K. #YEW

We’re working hard to make a positive difference to the health of rivers and streams in hundreds of places across the region. Here, one of the team, David, talks about the work going on at Church Stretton in Shropshire. The new storm tanks we’re building here will hold thousands of litres of extra rainwater after heavy rain, before releasing it slowly to our treatment works. That will lead to fewer spills into local rivers – better for everyone. This is one part of our £450 million investment into restoring river health and reducing the use of storm overflows. To find out more, go to http://ms.spr.ly/6044lzUaw

She’s the inspiring supermum who juggled raising two daughters and TEN foster kids during a record-breaking 47-year career at Severn Trent. IT and software licensing expert Cathy Wood, 63, is the second longest serving female employee out of 9,000 workers here at Severn Trent. Her many roles over the years have included helping customers, introducing computer technology, and providing data to decide on potential hosepipe bans. Part of her role was delivering post direct to desks, in the days before computers and emails. She recalled: “It was a great way to get to know people and we sometimes had a laugh by throwing the letters and making people catch them! Today, her job involves keeping track of all technology inventory at sites and the licences and software needs. She also helps employees with licensing technology issues. Cathy, whose official title is Configuration Software Licence Analyst, said: “I remember we only had one computer at some sites and people had to queue to use it - and the first mobile phones were the size of bricks! “Technology changed the way we work. The emergence of software like Microsoft Teams means you can be anywhere and still connect directly with others in the business. That was vital in lockdown.” Looking to the future, she has no plans to retire anytime soon and added: “This is my second home. I’ve been here for 47 years, longer than I’ve been married, had my own home, and longer than I’ve had children. “I have a great job and work with wonderful people. Thank you for the memories!” Thank you, Cathy ❤️

We’re delighted that our regulator Ofwat has recognised our 2025-2030 business plan as ‘Outstanding’. Our 5 year plan will be a record investment boost for the region - keeping bills affordable and the second lowest in the country and delivering the best outcomes for our customers and the communities we serve. Read more about our plan and what it means for you here: http://ms.spr.ly/6043lKqyT