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08/08/2008

Pupils pour into Welsh Water

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water customer service staff and pupils from Oakfield Primary School in St Mellons have celebrated the end of another successful year of mentoring with a visit to the customer service centre for the children to see for themselves where their mentors work.

05/08/2008

Worm your way into fishing at Llys-y-Fran

Countryside Rangers at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Llys-y-Fran country park and reservoir, near Haverfordwest, are offering to share their fishing expertise and knowledge next Friday (15 August).

04/08/2008

Summer holiday fun for the family at Llys-y-Fran

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Countryside Rangers at Llys-y-Fran have put together a jam-packed schedule of fun activities for all the family during this summer holiday.

01/08/2008

August adventures at Elan Valley

Make the most of the summer holiday with a visit to Elan Valley where Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Countryside Rangers are offering visitors a week of entertaining and informative events for all. First there is the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and stretch your legs on Sunday 10th August with an easy one mile ‘Village Tour’ walk through part of the Elan Estate.

01/08/2008

Essential mains repair work to be carried out near Goytre

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water will today (Friday August 1st) be undertaking essential work to repair the water main which runs along the A4042 near Goytre.

31/07/2008

Brymbo will benefit from Dwr Cymru investment scheme

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is to start work on a £260,000 investment scheme that will bring environmental benefits to Brymbo.

31/07/2008

Summer holiday fun for the family at Llys-y-Fran

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Countryside Rangers at Llys-y-Fran have put together a jam-packed schedule of fun activities for all the family during this summer holiday.

30/07/2008

Monmouthshire schools give thumbs up to water lessons

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s brand new ‘Water Matters’ activity days have proved so popular with Monmouthshire schools that all nine of the company’s sessions became booked up within 24 hours.

29/07/2008

Newport woman to learn first-hand how the poorest survive in Uganda without clean water or sanitatio

Although Uganda may not feature in the news on such a regular basis as some of its more volatile African neighbours, the country is still desperately poor and nearly half the population is without a safe water supply. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Mary Watkins will experience these conditions first hand when she visits the country at the end of August, with the charity WaterAid.

29/07/2008

Wetlands and Water for school pupils

Pupils from Gwauncelyn Primary School in Pontypridd have been visiting the National Wetland Centre Wales (NWCW) in Llanelli for a special lesson about the vital role that water plays in our lives.

25/07/2008

A week of wonders at Elan Valley

With the onset of the warm August weather there’s no excuse for staying indoors as Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Countryside Rangers are offering visitors to Elan Valley the chance to take part in a fun packed and varied week of events.

22/07/2008

Be aware of the bogus caller warns Welsh Water

Welsh Water is warning customers in Hereford to be vigilant to bogus callers operating in the area claiming to be from the company.

22/07/2008

Help the environment of Wales:‘Don’t use your toilet as a bin’

Wales Tidy is supporting Dwr Cymru Welsh Water in their drive to remind customers: ‘Your toilet is not a bin.’

22/07/2008

The Welsh Water road show is visiting Swansea this week

If you’re going to be at the Fforestfach Retail Park on Thursday 24 July – do come and visit the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water road show, open between 10.00am and 2.00pm.

22/07/2008

Tywyn to receive environmental boost

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is investing £230,000 in a scheme that will provide an environmental boost to the Sandilands area of Tywyn.

21/07/2008

£1.5 million water investment heading to Ton Pentre and Gelli

Residents in Ton Pentre and Gelli are being given the opportunity to view plans of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s £1.5 million investment scheme which is scheduled to start in the area shortly.

21/07/2008

There’s a hippo coming to a town near you

Could you fit a hippo into your home? Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is challenging customers to visit its road shows this summer and find out just how easy it is!

18/07/2008

Chepstow gears up for stormy weather

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is to begin work in Chepstow to boost the ability of its wastewater network to cope during storm weather conditions.

18/07/2008

Newbridge gears up for stormy weather

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is to begin work in Newbridge to boost the ability of its wastewater network to cope during storm weather conditions.

17/07/2008

TRAFFIC BULLETIN FROM WELSH WATER

Welsh Water is currently working to ensure customers in Wigmore, Adforton and Leintwardine continue to receive a top quality, reliable supply of drinking water direct to their taps.

16/07/2008

Think twice about swimming in reservoirs

Stay out of reservoirs was the message given by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water at the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service community safety event at Cooper’s Field, Cardiff.

16/07/2008

Talacre to benefit from flooding alleviation scheme by Welsh Water

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has started work on a scheme that will alleviate an area of Talacre from the risk of flooding.

16/07/2008

Beginners get a ‘Taste of Trout’

This month sees another of the ever-popular fly-fishing courses taking place at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s scenic Llys-Y-Fran reservoir.

11/07/2008

Water workers help to keep Penybont tidy

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water workers have marked Tidy Wales Week 2008 with a clear up of litter in Bryncrug.

11/07/2008

Fun filled holidays start at Elan Valley

Countryside rangers at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley Estate are raring to go with a range of summer holiday events for all the family - and most are free too.

11/07/2008

Summer holiday fun at Llys-y-Fran

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Countryside Rangers at Llys- y- Fran are gearing up for some fun activities for all the family this summer holiday.

10/07/2008

Welsh Water tackles flooding in Cwmbach

This week (Monday 14th July) sees the start of a scheme by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help alleviate the risk of flooding in Cwmbach.

10/07/2008

Welsh Water tackles flooding in Penarth

This week (Monday 14th July) sees the start of a scheme by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help alleviate the risk of flooding in Penarth.

09/07/2008

Welsh Water pledges environmental support

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has united with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to become the first organisation in Wales to pledge its support to reducing landfill and increasing the use of recycled materials in its work.

09/07/2008

Pond Dipping and Mini Beast Safari at Llyn Brenig

Have you ever wondered what kind of watery beasts lurk in our ponds and gardens? If so, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is offering you the chance to find out on a pond dipping and mini beast safari in north Wales.

08/07/2008

Beginners get a ‘Taste of Trout’

This weekend sees another of the ever-popular fly-fishing courses at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Llandegfedd reservoir.

07/07/2008

Water workers donation to local charity

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water staff have given Caerphilly based charity Enable a boost in the form of an £800 donation.

07/07/2008

Water workers donation to local charity

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water staff have given south Wales charity Ty Hafan a boost in the form of an £800 donation.

07/07/2008

Fern hunt fun at Elan Valley

A guided walk along the Cnwch Wood Nature Trail in the Elan Valley this Saturday (12th July) is aiming to find at least 15 different species of ferns.

02/07/2008

Proposed Investment in Penllergaer

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water proposes upgrading the sewerage network on Gors Common to allow the connection of a proposed housing development at Pant Penderri, and to alleviate the risk of wastewater flooding in the area. The scheme will include the installation of 590 metres of sewers in the common and a tank in the west of the common adjacent to Gors Road and Gorseinon Road. The tank will act as a short-term holding facility for storm water during periods of severe weather.

02/07/2008

Zouch Street scheme starts

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has started a £300,000 scheme to prevent the flooding of properties in Zouch Street in the Manselton area of the city. The work, which involves the construction of a new 60 metre relief sewer, will increase capacity on the network and take place in Zouch Street, Clare Street and Millwood Street.

01/07/2008

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water invests to improve wastewater services in Haverfordwest

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has completed work on a scheme to improve the performance of Haverfordwest’s wastewater network.

30/06/2008

TRAFFIC BULLETIN FROM DWR CYMRU WELSH WATER

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is currently working to ensure customers in Llanelli town centre continue to receive a top quality, reliable supply of drinking water direct to their taps.

30/06/2008

Public exhibition to detail £320,000 investment in Narberth Town

Residents in Narberth are being given the opportunity to view the plans of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s forthcoming £320,000 investment scheme.

27/06/2008

Get hooked on Fly fishing at Llyn Brenig

Visitors to Llyn Brenig reservoir, near Corwen, have the opportunity to learn a new hobby this Sunday (6th July) when the skilful art of fly fishing will be available for all to try.

27/06/2008

A meander in the meadow at Elan Valley

Flower lovers and ‘budding’ botanists are being offered the opportunity to view rare and protected species in their natural habitat at Elan Valley on Sunday, 6th July.

25/06/2008

Help the environment of Wales: ‘Don’t use your toilet as a bin’

• Company names ‘Dirty Dozen’ items not to flush down the loo • School and water team in Porthcawl beach litter-pick Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is backing Keep Wales Tidy's National 'Tidy Wales Week' by reminding customers: ‘Your toilet is not a bin.’

24/06/2008

A mountain of a challenge for Welsh Water staff

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water employees from north Wales have helped to raise more than £1200 for the charity WaterAid by climbing a combined total of nearly 6,000 feet in one day.

23/06/2008

Rhos on Sea to benefit from flooding alleviation scheme by Welsh Water

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has started work in Rhos on Sea on a project which will reduce the risk of internal flooding to local homes.

19/06/2008

Mold pupils help continue fight against fat

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s fat fighting campaign is continuing with help from pupils at Ysgol Parc Y Llan in Treuddyn, who have been learning how feeding wild birds not only helps them stay healthy but could also keep local sewers in tip top shape.

19/06/2008

Water team raise a ‘mountain of cash’ for charity

Representatives from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water have raised nearly £5000 for the charities WaterAid and Claire House Children’s Hospice by climbing Wales’s highest mountains in one day.

16/06/2008

A mountain of a challenge for Welsh Water staff

Two Dwr Cymru Welsh Water employees from Cardiff have helped raise more than £600 for the charity WaterAid, after climbing almost 3,000 feet to the summit of Cadair Idris mountain in Snowdonia, north Wales.

16/06/2008

£1.1 million water improvement scheme set for Rassau

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water customers in Rassau are soon to benefit from a water improvement scheme in their area.

16/06/2008

Water workers give a helping hand to local charity

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has given a Clydach Vale charity a helping hand by tarmacing the charity’s car park.

16/06/2008

Explore the Elan Valley on a Pen y Garreg Circular Walk

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Countryside Rangers at the Elan Valley are inviting people to explore the stunning scenery of the Pen y Garreg area with a guided walk this Saturday afternoon (21st June).

12/06/2008

Tap Heads show their brain power for WaterAid

Superior brainpower won the day when a team of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water employees from Nelson beat the renowned ‘Eggheads’ on the BBC television quiz show.

12/06/2008

Tywyn pupils get an insight into construction

Pupils from Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn have received a first hand insight into what it takes to carve out a career in the construction industry.

11/06/2008

Welsh Water to return £27 million to its customers

Welsh Water today announces its preliminary results for the year ending 31 March 2008 – showing further gains in efficiency and financial strength.

10/06/2008

Tour de Taff

Sixty-seven keen cyclists with strong links to Dwr Cymru Welsh Water have completed the 55 mile Taff Trail in support of the organisation’s favourite charity, WaterAid.

09/06/2008

WELSH WATER JOINS UK CAMPAIGN

knock knock! who’s there? be stranger aware!’ campaign launched today Launch follows distraction thefts from Welsh pensioners

09/06/2008

Pupils’ models demonstrate third world water struggle

An Archimedes screw is just one of three models showing how water can be moved, which have been produced by pupils at three schools in Rhondda Cynon Taff, to help Dwr Cymru Welsh Water deliver a new lesson to young people throughout Wales.

06/06/2008

Update re investment in Builth Wells - investigatory work continues

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is continuing with exploratory work in Builth Wells as part of its planning to alleviate the risk of flooding in the town.

06/06/2008

Medieval adventure at Elan Valley

This weekend Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Countryside Rangers are inviting visitors on a medieval adventure - to discover the history that lies behind the landscape and scenery of the Elan Valley.

06/06/2008

Beginners get a ‘Taste of Trout’

This weekend sees another of the ever-popular fly-fishing courses at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Llandegfedd reservoir.

05/06/2008

Talacre to benefit from flooding alleviation scheme by Welsh Water

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water will start work this week on a scheme that will alleviate an area of Talacre from the risk of flooding.

03/06/2008

Welsh Water completes flood alleviation scheme in Meliden

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has completed a scheme to reduce the risk of internal and external flooding to homes in Meliden, Prestatyn.

03/06/2008

Flint pupils recruited to help fight fat

Pupils at Cornist Park Primary School in Flint have been learning how feeding wild birds not only helps them stay healthy but, could also keep local sewers in tip top shape.

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