On 15 April 2015 Pennon acquired Bournemouth Water, a top performing water company which is an excellent fit with South West Water. Bournemouth Water provides water services to a population of c.0.5m people in the Bournemouth and Christchurch region.
The acquisition has expanded South West Water’s wholesale capabilities and provides an enhanced platform for innovation and growth.
Bournemouth is one of the highest performing water companies in the UK across a range of indicators with outstanding customer service.
Bournemouth Water has been integrated into South West Water to deliver synergies and savings. The combined company is targeting frontier efficiency ahead of the 2019 Price Review.