Portsmouth Water

The water quality problem in Lee-on-the-Solent has been resolved, after people were were urged to boil it before consumption.

Water quality issue resolved with no bacteria detected

Portsmouth Water has issued a warning to residents in Lee-on-the-Solent that bacteria has been discovered in the supply.

Water quality warning issued after bacteria found in the supply

Portsmouth Water is teaching homeowners how to do some of the basics to save water.

Portsmouth Water teaching homeowners to fix broken toilets and taps

As part of the improvements, Portsmouth Water and Cappagh replaced sections of older pipework to help prevent leaks and bursts.

More than three kilometres of water network improvements

Progress on Havant Thicket reservoir site from July 2026

Portsmouth Water unveils new machinery for Havant Thicket Reservoir

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Costs of reservoir soars to more than £800million - here's why

Bob Taylor, CEO, Portsmouth Water and Dame Angela Eagle, the Environment Secretary.

Portsmouth Water named as 'top' water company by watchdog

National Trust Slindon Estate Downes Barn

Portsmouth Water celebrates success of environmental projects

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket

Portsmouth Water raises concerns over Havant Thicket Reservoir plans

Bob Taylor and Ruari Maybank from Portsmouth Water, Dame Angela Eagle,
Howard Sanger from Portsmouth Water and Geraint Lloyd from Future Water at the
Havant Thicket Reservoir site.

Environment secretary gets tour of Havant Thicket Reservoir

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth Water 'may lose rights to water' held in Havant reservoir

Still from a video by My Portsmouth By Drone showing an arid Southsea Common - July 6, 2026

Portsmouth Water issues water-saving advice as drought hits Hampshire

Purified water at Budds Farm

Controversial plans for water recycling facility take a step forward

Purified water at Budds Farm

Controversial plans for water recycling facility take a step forward

Parts of Hampshire were put under a hose pipe ban, but this has since been lifted. Picture: PA.

Views sought on drought plans as city prepares for hotter weather

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Works set to begin on new pipelines for Havant Thicket Reservoir
A three-year project to create a new pipeline to Havant Thicket’s new water reservoir is about to begin
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Brian Kidd Way is awash with colour - an inspiration for keen gardeners for this year's revived Portsmouth in Bloom contest

Portsmouth in Bloom returns to city as part of centenary celebrations

The 2025 earthworks season focused on the ground improvement zone, which forms the foundations of the main reservoir embankment.

Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project recognised by the Institutio...

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket
Picture: Habibur Rahman

More milestones targeted in huge water reservoir project

Sam Dawson, Head of Demand Management at Portsmouth Water, and Matt Low, Portsmouth Area Manager, outside the Mountbatten Leisure Centre.

"One and a half Olympic swimming pools' worth of water" to be saved

Southern Water's average household combined bill - for customers receiving both wastewater and water services - will increase by eight per cent this April. Picture contributed

Bumper Southern Water bills as its huge investment plan continues

Portsmouth Water wants to hear your views

Public consultation launched over pipe plans for water reservoir

Around 80 hectares of farmland will be transformed

80 hectares of farmland to be transformed into woodland

Use water wisely as hot weather is set to continue, says water company

The A334 Winchester Road, in Wickham, has been closed due to a burst water main. Picture: Google Street View.

Major Wickham road closed by burst water main expected to be shut until tomorrow

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Portsmouth Water will be carrying out water supply interruptions tonight in the ...

New proposed water reservoir at Havant Thicket

Plans for Â£100m Havant Thicket reservoir move forward after public consultation
PLANS for a Â£100m water reservoir will push ahead after winning widespread backing.
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More than 2,000 people give thoughts on future water plans

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Portsmouth Water calls for more feedback to its consultation

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