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Bat Detectives on Patrol at Scotland’s Largest Waste Water Pumping Station

Bat detectives have been called out to see if the elusive creatures are roosting in the rafters of Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station

02 October 2024

Scottish Water Delivers £1.4m Solar Scheme Near Edinburgh

Work is now complete on a £1.4m solar scheme at a site near Edinburgh which is set to save 221 tonnes of carbon a year

01 October 2024

Innovation and Transformation Keep Net Zero Target on Track

A new report has highlighted the importance of innovation and transformation in keeping Scottish Water's net zero targets on track

27 September 2024

Plans to Create One of Europe’s Biggest New Woodlands Gets Green Light at Loch Katrine

A scheme to create one of the biggest new woodlands in Europe at an iconic Scottish loch - and protect water supplies for generations to come - has taken a major step forward

23 September 2024

Green Energy to Power Pumps at Moffat Borehole

A solar scheme in Moffat is now helping power the pumps which provide water to the town’s water treatment works

12 September 2024

An Early Education to Sewer Flood Prevention for Cardross Nursery Pupils

A group of curious Cardross nursery children recently visited Scottish Water’s £1.6million flood prevention project in their local village.

10 September 2024

Green Energy Scheme Delivered in Perth

A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme

04 September 2024

Shovels in the Ground as £12m Stewarton Investment Works Start

Work on a multi-million-pound, multi-project package of investment to alleviate sewer flooding in Stewarton, East Ayrshire is set to begin

23 August 2024

E-Van Set to Hit the Road for Net Zero Rally Challenge

Members of Scottish Water's fleet team will be putting Electric Vehicles to the test this week as they take part in a special rally around Scotland

21 August 2024

Scottish Water Response to Drinking Water Quality Regulator's Annual Report

The DWQR's latest report has praised the standards of Scotland's public water supply and highlighted the impact of climate change

20 August 2024

Scottish Water Wins Recognition of Climate Work at World Water Congress in Canada

IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2024 award to recognise we're leading the way to inspire utilities to become more climate smart

19 August 2024

£2.3m Solar Power and Battery Energy Storage Scheme Complete

The solar power and battery energy storage scheme near Selkirk is set to save around 169 tonnes of carbon annually

14 August 2024

Green Energy Boost for East Ayrshire

A project to install nearly 900 solar panels has been completed at a waste water treatment works in East Ayrshire.

05 August 2024

BLOG: Scotland's water: facing the climate challenge together - CEO Alex Plant

CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts on the impact of climate change and the challenges we face around water resilience, efficiency and environmental performance.

01 August 2024

Groundbreaking Hydropower Project Completed in South Lanarkshire

Work on a groundbreaking project to harness hydropower from waste water has been completed by Scottish Water, supporting its drive to achieve net zero emissions by 2040

30 July 2024