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Dog Detectives on the Scent of Leakage in Borders and East Lothian
We're deploying a crack team of specially trained dogs to help locate hidden leaks on our network in rural areas
17 April 2024
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Follow-up water pipe event for Ross-shire residents
Scottish Water is offering Ross-shire residents a further opportunity to discuss a proposal for a new pipe to supply water to a hydrogen production plant next to Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, west of Edderton, at a drop-in consultation event.
09 April 2024
Free Planters and Water Butts for Prestwick Neighbourhood to Reduce Flood Risk
We've launched a pilot project offering 250 homeowners free water butts and planters to help reduce the risk of flooding for their neighbours downstream
05 April 2024
New gardens set to ‘rain-in’ flooding risk at Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office
A PILOT project to rainproof Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office has been completed as the publicly-owned water company looks to reduce the risk of flooding, and inspire others to follow suit.
07 March 2024
Scottish Water Turns to Nature to Create Rainproof Communities
We are harnessing nature to help reduce flooding in communities during extreme rainfall caused by climate change
05 March 2024
Rain Gardens for Wellhouse
Residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood are being asked for their views on a scheme to help manage surface rainwater and improve the environment
01 March 2024
Adapting Scotland’s Water and Waste Water Services to Climate Change
Our plan sets out what we must do and how we need to work with others to ensure our services against the impact of climate change
29 February 2024
Tide has Turned on Greenock A8 Floods
Our £2.5million project to tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Inverclyde has been completed
20 February 2024
BLOG: Balancing Climate Change, Investment and Water Charges - Alex Plant CEO
Alex Plant, Scottish Water CEO, talks about the importance of charges to tackle the effects of climate change on investment needs
02 February 2024
£9 million Highlands and Islands investment projects under way
Our 2024 multi-million investment programme kicks off across the Highlands and Islands this month, with three new projects getting under way in Newtonmore, Benbecula and Shetland.
16 January 2024
Milestone as more than half of Perth super sewer pipework is laid
More than half of Perth’s upgraded ‘super sewer’ has been laid as the construction approaches a two-week pause over the Christmas period.
14 December 2023
Teamwork to the Fore in Carnoustie Storm Response
Close collaboration with specialist supply chain partners and support from local stakeholders enabled major storm damage to a strategic sewer pipeline on the Angus coast to be repaired in under 10 days
12 December 2023
Environmental Approach to Reducing Sewer and Surface Water Flooding
We are using the natural environment to help reduce the risk of flooding affecting residential streets in the Milton area of Glasgow.
11 December 2023
Pioneering peatland project progresses
Two years after launching a peatland restoration project in the Outer Hebrides, we return to check on its progress.
14 November 2023
Battling Babet
Going above and beyond to keep customers taps flowing during Storm Babet
25 October 2023
Stepping up efforts to safeguard services from Storm Babet
Scottish Water is stepping up its efforts to protect water and waste water services for customers as severe weather sweeps across the country.
19 October 2023
Scottish Water Teams Out in Force to Protect Customers
Our teams were out across Scotland protecting vital infrastructure during weekend deluge
09 October 2023
MSP sees progress of low-carbon 'super sewer' investment for Perth
Local MSP John Swinney has visited the site of the major drainage upgrade being delivered by Scottish Water in central Perth to support the city’s growth and reduce the risk of sewer flooding.
06 October 2023
Nature Calls Campaign Urges People to Prevent Sewer Blockages
We are urging customers across Scotland to help prevent sewer blockages by binning wipes
02 October 2023
Peebles Pupils Pioneer Mission to Protect Scotland's Water
First lesson of new Generation H₂O youth engagement programme takes place at Priorsford Primary.
29 September 2023
Lowering emissions as water services flow to net zero future
A new report published in Climate Week has highlighted the progress towards net zero water and waste water services.
27 September 2023
Solar Powering Oban
Our latest solar power scheme is helping to protect the coastal community of Oban from the effects of climate change
22 August 2023
Boost for emissions reduction as UK tech first deployed by Scottish Water
A ground-breaking new technique for measuring emissions from waste water treatment plants (WWTW) is being deployed in Scotland for the first time
16 August 2023
Going Green in West Dunbartonshire
A water treatment facility in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire has recently joined a long list of Scottish Water sites powered by green energy in a bid to tackle climate change
11 August 2023
Giant Storm Tank Completed Protecting Lanark From Flooding
We have completed a £2.5million project to help drain the rain and protect the centre of Lanark from internal and external sewer flooding during extreme weather events
02 August 2023
Data Drives Waste Water Site Improvements
An enhanced focus on data is giving Scotland’s most experienced waste water site operators a new insight into running critical infrastructure.
25 July 2023
Plans in the Pipeline to Drain the Rain in Borrowfield, Montrose
Scottish Water has written to residents in the Borrowfield area of Montrose, outlining proposed investment to address flooding problems that affect the area during heavy rainfall.
11 July 2023
Second Stonehouse Upgrade to Tackle Sewer Flooding
We are investing a million pounds into a second major project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire.
11 July 2023
BLOG: Scotland’s weather and our water
Brian talks about the weather and the way we use water in Scotland
07 July 2023
Warm Weather Water Demand Challenge Remains
A lack of sustained rainfall combined with high customer demand continues to present challenges to maintaining customer supplies – and could do so for weeks to come
23 June 2023
Deputy First Minister Unveils New Green Heating in Dalmarnock
The Deputy First Minister has switched on an innovative new District Heating Network in the east end of Glasgow
01 June 2023
Harnessing Hydropower at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works a First
The first of its kind in the UK, a pioneering project will see Scottish Water harness hydropower from waste water
26 May 2023
Draining the rain in a changing climate
Every day we treat over 1billion litres of waste water from homes and businesses and return it safely to the environment
18 May 2023
Perth 'super sewer' upgrade gets under way
Scottish Water’s multi-million pound investment to upgrade the sewer network has started on site in Shore Road and Tay Street.
16 May 2023
North East solar projects shine a light on net zero commitment
Two solar energy schemes have been completed in the North East by Scottish Water.
10 May 2023
May Day Date for Vital A8 Works
We are reminding road users of vital enabling works on the A8 in Greenock as part of our £2.5million flood alleviation project
28 April 2023
Public Event to Share Fair City 'Super Sewer' Plans
We are inviting Perth residents and businesses to attend an information event before planned work begins in mid-May to deliver a major sewer upgrade in Tay Street and Shore Road
Scottish Water Among Country’s Biggest Businesses to Help Launch Carbon Reducing Hub
Scottish Water is among a group of businesses from across Scotland to join forces to launch a new climate action initiative to accelerate the transition to a net zero future
27 March 2023
Greater Green Goals for South Lanarkshire Facility
A Scottish Water facility in South Lanarkshire has doubled its green energy production with an extension of its original carbon reducing scheme
13 March 2023
Protect Property and Pipes During Cold Snap
Householders across Scotland are being urged to take action to ensure their property and water pipes are protected from very cold weather forecast in the next few days.
07 March 2023
Seafield reaches Renewable Energy Milestone
Scotland’s largest, waste water treatment works is now generating all of its own power and supplying enough surplus renewable electricity to power 800 homes each day
31 January 2023
BLOG: Quest for Water Taps into a Thirst for Hydro Knowledge and Innovation - Fiona Millar
Hydro Nation Chair, Fiona Miller, reflects 1 year on from being appointed as Programme Manager.
11 January 2023
Winter News Update
Get the latest news, information and advice to help with frozen, burst or leaking pipes this winter
23 December 2022
Scottish Water Response to Thaw and Rise in Burst Pipes
Our teams have spent the weekend responding to a surge of burst pipes and leaks as the subzero freeze turns into a rapid thaw
18 December 2022
Ongoing Investment Vital to Ensure Scotland's Water and Waste Water Services Fit for Future, New Report Highlights
Scottish Water is responding to the growing expectation to do more to protect the environment and make its assets more resilient to climate change, a new report has revealed.
16 December 2022
Scottish Water Winter Response
Scottish Water teams are responding to reduce the impact of winter weather and sustained subzero temperatures on water and waste water services.
15 December 2022
Protect Property and Pipes This Winter
Take action to ensure your property and water pipes are protected from very cold weather
05 December 2022
Staff battle flooding to safeguard water supply
Employees speak about their battle to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
02 December 2022
Highest Ever Number of ‘Excellent’ Scottish Bathing Waters
Scotland’s bathing water quality continues to improve with 38 out of 87 (44%) rated as ‘excellent’ for 2023
15 November 2022
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meets students at Fuel Change Live
Climate literacy and skills development programme run by business transformation enterprise Fuel Change
03 November 2022
Bluestone Energy Submit Further Battery Energy Storage System Proposal to North Lanarkshire Council
Bluestone Energy, a renewable energy developer, is planning to build a battery energy storage system at Scottish Water’s Airdrie Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in North Lanarkshire.
03 November 2022
Busby Glen Park Re-opens Following Sewer Upgrade Investment
A much-loved East Renfrewshire park is re-opening this week after completion of construction works to improve the local sewer network
10 October 2022
Super Solar Scheme Underway in East Dunbartonshire
Our most ambitious solar energy scheme to date is now under construction at our most energy intensive asset
30 September 2022
BLOG: 50L Home Coalition - Braulio Eduardo Morera
As part of Scot Climate Week 2022, Braulio talks about a new generation of solutions to address water challenges
27 September 2022
Significant Carbon Savings from Circular Economy Approach
Adopting circular economy principles to refurbish rather than replace four scraper bridges at Dalmarnock Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Glasgow has resulted in an 80% carbon reduction.
30 August 2022
Two Million Thank You’s as New Taps Quench Thirst for Water Refills
Our Top Up Taps have now saved the equivalent of more than two million single-use plastic bottles
12 August 2022
"Don't Be A Tube" - Firm Plea As Sewer Suffers Vandalism
Our sewer response team was shocked to discover a sewer blocked with a number of tree protector tubes in East Renfrewshire.
12 August 2022
Maintaining Normal Summer Public Water Supply
Scottish Water is working to maintain public water supply to customers in parts of the country affected by prolonged dry warm summer weather.
04 August 2022
‘Challenging but Successful Year’ for Scottish Water - Annual Report Highlights
Scotland’s public water and waste water provider has published its annual report
27 June 2022
Passengers Encouraged to Top Up from The Station Tap on World Refill Day
Passengers travelling through two of Scotland’s busiest railway stations are being encouraged to top up with Scottish tap water as part of a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution.
16 June 2022
BLOG: What do we do with all this water? – Brian McCarthy
Brian talks about how much water he uses on a normal day & how it all adds up
15 June 2022
Major Works to Tackle Sewer Flooding in Giffnock
We will begin a long-awaited project to help tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire as schools close for summer
13 June 2022
Innovative ‘dual-sided’ solar scheme at Aberdeenshire treatment site
An innovative solar scheme which produces energy from both sides of a solar panel has been installed at a Scottish Water site to support the company’s drive towards net zero emissions.
01 June 2022
BLOG: The Value of Water - Brian McCarthy
Brian talks about the need to value what we have and ensure it’s available to everyone in abundance both now and in the future, without destroying the environment from where it originates and cycles.
26 May 2022
Major Sewer Upgrade Unveiled for Glasgow's Southside
Scottish Water is set to invest £750,000 upgrading the sewer network in the city’s Cathcart area to help reduce the risk of flooding
BLOG: Let's wipe out wet wipes on our beaches - Catherine Gemmell
Catherine talks about why Marine Conservation Society are supporting our Nature Calls campaign
22 April 2022
Six City Top Up Taps for Glasgow
Scotland’s biggest city now has its own network of iconic Top up Taps to keep people hydrated while they are on the go and help protect the planet
03 April 2022
Biodiversity boost for Lintrathen land
Scottish Water is creating a brand new area of woodland in Angus aimed at improving biodiversity and wildlife habitats.
31 March 2022
BLOG: Save Water in the Garden - Julianne Robertson
Julianne talks about what you can do now to get ready for the growing season ahead.
24 February 2022
New Campaign Urges Scots to Bin All Wipes
National call to bin all wipes and ban wipes containing plastic in new Nature Calls campaign to help protect the environment.
23 February 2022
Battery Storage First for Scottish Water in Net Zero Drive
Work is now complete on the first large-scale battery storage project to accelerate Scottish Water's drive towards net zero emissions by 2040
11 February 2022
Graduates and Apprentices to Help Scotland's Drinking and Waste Water Services Go Greener
More than 1,000 graduates and apprentices will help transform Scotland’s drinking and waste water services making them greener and fit for future generations
08 February 2022
We Love Deerdykes to the Moon and Back (12 Times!)
Scotland's first large-scale food waste recycling centre celebrates 50GHW green energy milestone
31 January 2022
Scottish Water celebrates 10 years of solar power
This winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, Scottish Water is marking the days getting longer by celebrating a decade of solar power production.
21 December 2021
Scotland’s Beaches Achieve Best Bathing Water Quality Since 2015
Scotland’s bathing water quality is the best it has been since 2015 when tighter standards first came into force, with 99% of all sites now classified as sufficient or better for next season
13 December 2021
H2o-To-Go is a Winning Formula at Glasgow Science Centre
Our latest big blue Top Up Tap is now installed at Glasgow Science Centre so that everyone can discover the benefits of water and help protect the planet
06 December 2021
Water Back in Supply Following Storm Arwen
Scottish Water's frontline teams have returned to normal operation across the country
03 December 2021
IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS - Storm Arwen
Scottish Water teams are working hard across Scotland to restore supplies to customers impacted by Storm Arwen
28 November 2021
Innovative Partnership Delivers Community Energy Project
Read all about Scottish Water Horizons' involvement in a ground-breaking project to install one of the country’s most innovative and sustainable heating systems
22 November 2021
Ground-Breaking Green Heating Network Hosts German Minister
A German energy minister visiting Scotland for COP26 has praised a pioneering low carbon District Heating Network partnership between Scottish Water and Stirling Council during a special visit.
12 November 2021
Scottish Water Joins Global Coalition on Sustainable Water Use
Scottish Water has joined a growing global partnership aimed at encouraging customers to make smart decisions on water use to help protect a precious natural resource and reduce carbon emissions.
11 November 2021
Scotland’s Smart Canal Makes First Connection to New Housing Following North Glasgow Success Story
Patrick Harvie MSP, connected Europe’s first dynamic canal system to the inaugural housing development today at Scottish Canals’ COP26 event.
10 November 2021
Lewis Peatland Restoration Projects Help Net Zero Drive
Scottish Water is working with communities on the Isle of Lewis to restore eroding, damaged peatlands and ensure they continue to act as vital carbon storage
02 November 2021
Innovation is Heating Up in Renfrewshire
Learn about Scottish Water's role in a ‘fifth generation’ heating network at Scotland's manufacturing innovation district in Renfrewshire
21 October 2021
New £800,000 Solar Scheme for Aberdeen in Net Zero Drive
An ambitious solar energy scheme which will help power two of the main service reservoirs supplying water to Aberdeen has been completed
21 October 2021
Scottish Water Joins Business Climate Collaboration Launch to Accelerate Climate Action
A group of Scotland’s leading businesses have joined forces to launch a new climate action initiative ahead of COP26 to accelerate the just transition to a net-zero future
12 October 2021
BLOG: Helping Tackle Climate Crisis with WaterAid - Shirley Campbell
Shirley Campbell highlights our work with WaterAid to address climate change impact
17 September 2021
Iconic Loch and Woodlands to Help Tackle Climate Crisis
The banks and forests surrounding one of Scotland’s iconic lochs are to boost the fight against the climate crisis by becoming a carbon emissions sink
17 September 2021
BLOG: Building Knowledge and Taking Action - Mark Dickson
Mark Dickson talks about our progress with net zero in our Capital Programme
16 September 2021
Scottish Water Hits Major Solar Power Milestone
Scottish Water has completed work on a milestone £2 million solar power scheme in Perth as part of its drive towards achieving net zero emissions by 2040
15 September 2021
BLOG: Driving Down Emissions – Paul Kerr
Paul Kerr talks about how we must adopt a ‘mindset change’ to address ‘climate change’
15 September 2021
BLOG: Net Zero Routemap Annual Update - Gordon Reid
Gordon Reid talks about the progress we've made and plans for the future when it comes to our Net Zero Routemap
14 September 2021
Net Zero on Track as Scottish Water Sign Global Declaration
Scottish Water has posted an update on the first year since publication of its Net Zero Emissions Routemap.
14 September 2021
Electric Vans Help Power Zero Emissions Targets
A new fleet of electric vans will take to the road to help Scotland’s water and waste water services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
13 September 2021
BLOG: Reducing our Contribution - Simon Parsons
Simon Parsons talks about how in a world of uncertainty, we can be certain that climate change should be our priority
13 September 2021
Village Life for Latest Top Up Tap
Visitors to Balloch are now able to refill and stay hydrated thanks to a new public water tap that’s been installed in the village by Scottish Water
30 August 2021
Water Efficiency Reminder as Dry Summer Leads to Record Low Reservoir Levels
Everyone can use water efficiently with our simple tips, as hot, dry weather continues
27 August 2021
Good VIBES: awards help recognise Environmental good practice
Scottish Water is again delighted to support good practice through the 2021 VIBES Scottish Environmental Business Awards
24 June 2021
Ayrshire Hat-Trick is a Winner for Top Up Taps
We've bagged the treble in Ayrshire this week, with three of our bright blue Top Up Taps launching across the area
25 May 2021
Irvine is Harbouring a Scottish Water Top Up Tap!
Residents and visitors heading to Irvine Harbourside can now enjoy fresh, great-tasting water when they’re out and about with the launch of our latest Scottish Water Top Up Tap
18 May 2021
Scottish Water's Latest Top Up Tap Is Pawsome!
Dog walkers at one of Scotland’s most visited parks are lapping up Scottish Water’s newest Top Up Tap
11 May 2021
