Guernsey Water

St Andrew

Part of States of Guernsey

Standout

106-year heritage (1920)

Story

Established 1920 when States took control and created the States Water Board. In 1960, opened the first desalination plant in the British Isles at La Hure Mare. In 2004, merged into Public Services Department. In 2012, water and wastewater functions combined under the Guernsey Water brand. In 2016, became part of States of Guernsey Trading Assets. In 2019, Juas water treatment works commissioned.

Guernsey Water is a States of Guernsey government-owned utility established in 1920, responsible for water supply, treatment, and wastewater management. Operating from Brickfield House in St Andrew, it serves around 26,500 customers via 500 km of water pipes, 300 km of wastewater pipes, 14 reservoirs, 3 treatment works, and 58 pumping stations. Services include cesspit emptying, leak detection, surface water management, catchment protection, and school education programmes.

Quick facts

Legal form
States Entity
Established
1920 · 106 years
Coverage
Guernsey Wide
Emergency service
Emergency 24/7
Facilities
Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance
Industries served
Commercial, Residential, Government
Specialises in
Water Wastewater Operator

People2

  • Stephen LangloisManaging Director
  • Andrew RedheadDirector of Water Services

Services offered

  • Water supply and treatment
  • Wastewater management
  • Cesspit services
  • Leak detection and repair
  • Water meter services
  • Flood protection
  • Surface water management
  • Catchment protection
  • Water conservation guidance
  • School education programs

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Website
water.gg
Social
Address
PO Box 30, Brickfield House, St Andrew, Guernsey, GY1 3AS

History5

Key dates and recorded company events for Guernsey Water.

  • 1960Opened the first desalination plant in the British Isles · The plant was located at La Hure Mare.
  • 2004Merged into Public Services Department
  • 2012Water and wastewater functions combined under the Guernsey Water brand
  • 2016Became part of States of Guernsey Trading Assets
  • 2019Juas water treatment works commissioned

Subsidiaries2

Other businesses under Guernsey Water, across all of Island Graph.

  • St Saviour's ReservoirSt Saviour

    St Saviour's Reservoir is a States-owned impounding reservoir and nature reserve in St Saviour, established in 1947 and offering a 3km Millennium Walk.

  • The Millennium WalkSt Saviour

    The Millennium Walk is a 3km circular nature trail around St Saviour's Reservoir, established in 2001 by Guernsey Water, offering wildlife observation and an outdoor learning area.

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