24/10/2025
Pellows have said it all here.
Ultimately decisions have been made by the environment agency, before ensuring suitable infrastructure was in place at South West Water.
We are all trying our best to carry on.
We are sorry that this is happening and as Pellows have said we will continue to stand together until changes are made for the better.
South West Water currently has no treatment plants open in Cornwall or Devon, and we want people to be aware of the waste crisis that’s happening right now.
We're tankering waste all the way to Bristol and Somerset just to keep the county functioning at the moment, making 300+ mile round trips for every load.
We're genuinely sorry that our capacity is limited as a result, and we're doing everything we can, but the reality is that this isn't sustainable for Cornwall.
Local businesses are being affected, the environment is suffering, and frankly, it's not good enough.
Cornwall deserves proper waste infrastructure. This crisis shouldn't be happening, and the people and businesses of Cornwall shouldn't be paying the price for it.
We'll keep fighting to serve you as best we can, but this situation needs fixing - and fast.
Cornwall deserves better.
