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There are now 18 borehole sites throughout the catchment area from the [[South Downs]] groundwater and the natural Springs in Havant and [[Bedhampton]]. There are up to 25 springs used.
There are now 18 borehole sites throughout the catchment area from the [[South Downs]] groundwater and the natural Springs in Havant and [[Bedhampton]]. There are up to 25 springs used.
Up to 170 million litres per day from springs.
Up to 170 million litres per day from springs.

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== External links ==
*[http://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk Portsmouth Water official website]

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Revision as of 16:43, 23 January 2009

Portsmouth Water Ltd
Company typeLimited Company
IndustryPublic Utility
Founded1857
HeadquartersPortsmouth Hampshire, and parts of West Sussex
Revenue£28 million
Number of employees
235
Websitehttp://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/

Portsmouth Water is the utility responsible for water supply and distribution in the area around Portsmouth Hampshire, and the area near Portsmouth in West Sussex. Places served include Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth, Havant, Chichester and Bognor Regis. This is an area of 868 square kilometres. The wastewater company for this area is Southern Water.

History

Started in 1857 as the Borough of Portsmouth Waterworks Company to supply Portsmouth. Joined with Gosport Waterworks Company in 1955. 1966 opened new HQ in Havant.

Portsmouth Water today

There are now 18 borehole sites throughout the catchment area from the South Downs groundwater and the natural Springs in Havant and Bedhampton. There are up to 25 springs used. Up to 170 million litres per day from springs.