Severn Trent Plc (the "Company") has been informed that, on 4 January 2010, a
grant of share options was made to the following Directors under the Company's
approved Sharesave Scheme. The savings contracts will commence on 1 May 2010
and the share option price is £8.08.

Name                       Status               No. of Options
                                                              
A J Ballance               Director                        561
                                                              
M J Kane                   Director                        449
                                                              
A P Smith                  Director                       1123
                                                              
A P Wray                   Director                       1123

This notification is provided in accordance with DTR3.1.4R(1).

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