Did you catch our ducks?
Say hello to Sally and Martin. 🐤🦆
They enjoy long walks in the rain. They enjoy most things in the rain, to be honest. ☔
Sally’s proud of where she lives. She notices things and is keen to point them out to Martin. Martin thinks about food a lot.
In the weeks and months to come, you’ll see them showing us what they’ve noticed about our region. There’s a lot to talk about – it’s in our nature.
Find out more via the link in our bio 🔗
Does your tap water seem different? Don’t worry – most of the time there’s a simple reason – and it’s quick and easy for you to fix at home, too.
For help and tips on your tap water, visit the link in our bio.
Your water is important to us. So, if you have a question, we're here to help. Whether that's:
🔹 Help with your bills and managing your account
🔹 What to do if your water looks, tastes or smells different to usual
🔹 Issues with your water or waste services
🔹 Moving home
...or for anything else, click the link in our bio, or our story highlight to contact us today.
⚽👕 Kits for Kids is officially kicking off as part of our Community Fund! 👕⚽
We're a football-mad region, and grassroots football is at the heart of that. It brings communities together, builds confidence, and gives young people a place to belong.
That’s why we’ve launched Kits for Kids, supporting local teams in Birmingham and Coventry with funding for brand new kits. We want to help more children get out on the pitch and play the sport they love.
Whether it’s muddy boots, post match smiles, that new kit feeling or scoring the first goal of the season, we're celebrating the moments that matter and the heroes that keep everyone playing.
👉 Applications are now open until the 21st of June, apply and find out more with the link in our bio.
Together, let’s back grassroots football and the communities that make it special.
#STkitsforkids
Derwent Dam was built over 110 years ago to meet soaring water demand during the Industrial Revolution, as towns like Derby and Sheffield rapidly expanded and industry grew.
Plans for the Upper Derwent Valley were developed in 1898, leading to the creation of Derwent and Howden reservoirs, with Ladybower added later in 1945. Construction of Derwent Dam began in 1902, with 1,000 workers, and was completed in 1916.
Today, the reservoir stretches nearly two miles, holding billions of litres of water and supplying millions of people across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Derwent plays a vital role in the 12-hour rain-to-tap journey. Water from the Peak District is naturally improved in the reservoir before moving to Bamford treatment works, where it’s treated and then delivered to homes - ensuring high-quality water with every turn of the tap.
#WaterQuality #UpperDerwentValley #DerwentDam #visitderbyshire #ladybower
Today, we're reflecting on the sacrifice and courage of those who fought for our country.
Last year, we commemorated VE Day 80, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, by lighting up the walls of the Derwent Dam red, white and blue.
Derwent Dam holds a significant place in history because in 1943, RAF 617 squadron carried out secret practice flights over the Derwent Dam with a new 'bouncing bomb' ahead of their heroic raid on dams in Germany.
#VEDay81 #Remembrance #NeverForget
Derwent Dam, a place you might be familiar with today was once at the heart of one of WWII's most daring missions.
In 1943, the @royalairforceuk 's 617 squadron, the Dambusters, carried out secret practice flights over @stupperderwentvalley_ with a new 'bouncing bomb' ahead of their heroic raid on dams in Germany. The RAF lost 53 aircrew after 8 bombers were shot down during the mission.
Last year, we celebrated VE Day 80, hosting a small memorial for our veterans and lighting up the giant walls in red white and blue, with images of the iconic Lancaster bombers to honour the Dambusters. As we mark VE Day today, we're proud to reflect on the Derwent Dam's place in history, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of all those who served.
#VEDay #Rememberance #NeverForget #VEDay81
Having recently joined the Finance team at Severn Trent, Tayo has spent the past two years supporting our renewable team; the part of the business that transforms wastewater sludge into renewable energy and valuable by products. In their role, no two days are ever the same. The variety of work, the chance to partner with different teams, and the opportunity to make a real impact are all big parts of what keeps the role exciting.
Tayo helps drive performance through insight and supports stakeholders in making informed decisions. They’ve also embraced the many opportunities Severn Trent offers to grow and develop, from specialist finance programmes to practical, hands on learning across the business.
We sat down with Tayo to learn more about their journey, their role, and how Severn Trent has supported their development so far.
Want to learn more about our Finance opportunities? Check the link in our bio 🔗
#WeDoMoreBecauseWeCare #FinanceCareers
We loved spending time alongside the River Derwent this week with our local River Rangers, Luke, Sam, David and Tom, as well as some local community members at our ‘River Ranger Walk and River Health Talk’ in Matlock Bath.
During the session, attendees heard directly from our River Rangers about:
🔵 What they look for when monitoring the river (with a live demo)
🔵 How we assess ecological health on an ongoing basis
🔵 The work happening locally to reduce our impact on rivers
🔵 How communities can play a role in protecting waterways
🔵 How we’re reducing the amount of phosphorus in the treatment process
We had some great conversations with attendees about our £20m investment in Matlock to upgrade Lea Sewage Treatment Works, which will improve river water quality as well as support water biosecurity, and appreciated the open dialogue from everyone who joined us 🙌.
Learn more about our Get River Positive work in your region via the link in our bio 🔗
#GetRiverPositive #RiverWalk #MatlockInvestment
A big piece of engineering, captured in seconds.
This timelapse shows the installation of a brand new bridge across the River Derwent in Matlock – a key milestone in our £20m investment to upgrade Lea Sewage Treatment Works. The incredible feat of engineering saw a 96000kg crane erected to pick up the 120ft-long bridge and lay it safely across the water to the site. Co-ordinated with our specialist partner @beaver_bridges , the new bridge, with improved weight restrictions will help us to continue with our investment.
While the lift itself took just a couple of hours, it’s part of years of planning and collaboration, helping us modernise essential infrastructure to create capacity and reduce spills, and reducing the amount of phosphates in our treatment process to improve river health for the future.
#Engineering #Construction #Matlock
This week in Matlock we’ve been proud to welcome the community to a small photo exhibition celebrating the town’s relationship with water over hundreds of years. Swipe to see a selection of the historic images from our exhibition 📸.
From the ferry crossing that helped turn Matlock into a tourist destination in the 18th century, to early boating scenes on the River Derwent, the photographs remind us how water has been part of Matlock’s history for generations.
We’re investing £20m in the town, to help protect Matlock’s water for generations to come, including upgrades to Lea Sewage Treatment Works to boost site capacity and improve the health of the River Derwent by cutting spills with the installation of a new storage tank, plus reducing phosphorous in the water during the treatment process.
Photos descriptions:
1. A 1798 engraving by W. Marlow depicting Matlock Bath during its rise as a premier picturesque tourist destination, featuring the Georgian era’s fashion, romantic landscapes and thermal springs.
2. The Matlock Bath Ferry – the ferry enabled 18th and 19th century tourists to access the ‘Lover’s Walks’, fast becoming an essential part of any visitors’ experience.
3. The River and the North Parade.
4. Boating on the River Derwent c. 1950’s – 1960’s – the stretch near Matlock Bath is particularly famous for its Grade 2 rapids, but for those seeking a slower pace, the gentle waters provide a scenic route for stand-up paddle boarders. A backdrop that continues to draw visitors today.
5. Matlock’s Lover’s Walk – holding a unique place in English heritage as the oldest surviving public pleasure grounds in the country, Lover’s Walk dates back to at least 1742. Today, the Grade II listed park remains a rare, intact example of 18th century landscape.
A big thank you to everyone who came to celebrate Matlock’s water story with us.
Learn more about our planned improvements in Matlock via the link in our bio 🔗
#Matlock #history #AWaterStoryForTheFuture
One question we hear a lot is "How will you install a smart meter at my home?".
Here's Josh from our installation team, with everything you need to know about getting a smart meter installed at your home
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