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Solar Scheme Helps Power Fresh Water for Borders Homes

A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services in the Scottish Borders

• Sustainability
• Renewables
• Environment
• Climate

Scottish Water Employee to Lead Europe’s Biggest Fire Festival as Guizer Jarl Up Helly Aa

A Scottish Water employee will take centre stage at one of Europe’s most iconic cultural events when Lynden Nicolson leads the 2026 Lerwick Up Helly Aa as Guizer Jarl.

Six Month Road Closure to Enhance West Edinburgh's Water Environment

A major £3million Scottish Water project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre is about to get underway

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• People

BLOG. Scotland’s Water in 2026: A Year That Demands Our Attention - Deirdre Michie, Scottish Water Chair

Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping Scotland’s water sector in 2026, from climate pressures to technological innovation

• Business
• Climate
• Innovation
• People

Protect Outdoor Taps and Vacant Properties – Don’t Leave Taps Running

We're asking rural customers to insulate pipes, check vacant properties, and never leave taps running to prevent bursts and leaks

• Customer Service
• Winter
• Communities

Freeze Alert: Protect Your Pipes this Winter

• Winter
• Climate
• Communities

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs

Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe around reservoirs and other watercourses ahead of some forecast cold weather.

• Communities
• Reservoirs
• Winter

Scotland’s Year in Water Numbers: Challenges Faced and Big Wins

2025 was a year of massive climate change challenges and huge infrastructure and service investments to benefit our customers

• Climate
• Water Efficiency
• Investment
• Communities
• Customer Service

Young Reuben Makes a Splash with Winning Design

Cap celebrating 10 years of Learn to Swim programme created by Glasgow youngster

• Education
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Communities
• Partnerships

BLOG: United by Water - Deirdre Michie, Chair, Scottish Water

Chair of the Scottish Water Board Deirdre Michie reflects on the growing appreciation for the impact of water on our lives

• Blogs
• Communities
• Sustainability
• People

Major Peatland Project Delivered at Backwater Reservoir

Over 300 hectares of peatland has been restored on the hills surrounding a key Scottish Water reservoir in Angus

• Environment
• Partnerships
• Climate

Scottish Water Confirms Preferred Bidders to Deliver Multi-billion Pound Transformation of Water and Waste Water Infrastructure

Scottish Water has announced the preferred bidders for partner companies it will work with to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.

• Business
• Investment
• Partnerships
• Strategy

Corstorphine Road To Reopen Before Christmas

Scottish Water has completed its £3million Improving Urban Waters project to help prevent sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Innovation
• Investment

Scotland Sees 56% Increase in People Learning to Swim

The number of Scots taking part in the Learn to Swim programme has increased by more than half over the past seven years, according to a new report

• Education
• Communities
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Partnerships

£5.5million Second Phase For Saltcoats Rising Sewer Main Upgrade

Scottish Water is to deliver the second phase of a multi-million-pound project to upgrade an important sewer main serving an Ayrshire beauty spot

• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• Partnerships
• People