Our Story
Find out about everything Bristol Water
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Our History
Bristol Water has been proudly providing an essential public water service to the communities within and surrounding the city of Bristol since 1846.
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Our Values
The seven values that define who we are...
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Our Blog
The latest from the Bristol Water blog.
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Our Social Contract
We believe in doing little things every day to help make local communities better. Actual plans that will help local people.
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Our Innovation
We believe innovation and creative thinking is more than just a new technology or gadget – it’s a mindset.
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Our Board
The South West Water Board of Directors comprises the Chair, two Executive Directors, and a further four Non-Executive Directors.