Directorate Change

Severn Trent Plc announces today (22 May) that Gordon Fryett, Director of
Property at Tesco, has been appointed a non-executive director of Severn Trent
Plc and Severn Trent Water Limited from 1 July 2009. Mr Fryett is also
appointed a member of the Corporate Responsibility Committee of Severn Trent
Plc.

Mr Fryett has held a number of key roles in Tesco since joining the management
development programme in 1972, including CEO of Tesco Ireland from 2001 to 2006
and Director of the International Support Office from 1998 to 2000.

Sir John Egan, Chairman of Severn Trent, said "Gordon brings great experience
in the management of capital projects and customer service which will enable
him, I believe, to make a major contribution to Severn Trent".

There are no additional disclosures required to be made in accordance with the
UKLA Listing Rules.

For further information contact:

Peter Gavan

Director of External Affairs

Severn Trent Plc

0121 722 4310